Inauguration of Zoological Society- “Chimera”
Inauguration of Zoological Society- “Chimera”
An event was hosted by the Department of Zoology on the occasion of Inauguration of Zoological Society - CHIMERA 2024-25. This event was conducted under the competent supervision of our eminent Principal Prof. Rajendra K. Pandey. The event commenced with Saraswati Vandana followed by Kulgeet and a series of astonishing performances by the zealous students of the Department of Zoology and a special performance by Deshbandhu's Indian dance society - Riwayat. Our distinguished guest Mr. Syed Fraz Haider Nabi, Assistant Director General (Philately) Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India, was felicitated with a sapling and a painting by Vice Principal Prof. Sunil Kayesth and was presented with an angvastram by the Teacher-in-Charge of Department of Zoology, Prof. Indrakant K. Singh. The dignitaries including Prof. Sunil Kayesth and Prof. Kamal Kumar Gupta were also felicitated as well.
Dr. Sandhya Rai, the Staff Advisor, addressed the audience by highlighting the symbolism behind the society's name - Chimera, the mythical creature, fusion of the energy of the lion, cunningness of the goat and venom of the snake, perfectly reflecting the evolution of students in academia as well as extracurricular activities. The pleasant words of senior most professor of the department, Prof. Kamal Kumar Gupta, the thoughtful and inspiring words of wisdom by Vice Principal, Prof. Sunil Kayesth, and a heartwarming address by Teacher-in-Charge, Prof. Indrakant K. Singh, incited the audience for the event. New council members were announced by Teacher-in-Charge Prof. Indrakant K. Singh and our guest Mr. Syed Fraz Haider Nabi and presented with ID cards by senior faculties like Prof. Kamal K. Gupta and Prof. Varsha Baweja. The editorial team encouraged the audience to contribute to the FAUNA (2024-25) magazine and turn it into something everyone would cherish forever. Finally, Dr. Kiran Bala, Staff Advisor, gave a vote of thanks showing her gratitude toward the supportive team as well as the attentive audience. The event finished with the National Anthem, inciting the students to relive this beautiful legacy.