Oct brings Animal Action Week for kids in India

29 Sep, 2007, 1016 hrs IST, IANS NEW DELHI: Schoolchildren from India and 14 other countries will take part in the world's largest animal-focused educational event next month that aims to sensitise young minds about wildlife conservation. The Animal Action Week Oct 1-7 will see participation from about 150 schools in Delhi and 1,300 schools from other parts of the country. Similar events will be on in other countries simultaneously. Activities will include a painting competition, group discussions and the screening of a wildlife film in the respective schools. The competition is open for children of Classes 5-9 and the three winners will be awarded with citations, trophies and cash prizes at the prestigious Venu Menon National Animal Award Function held annually in February. The best painting from the competition would be selected for making a 'New Year 2008' greeting card, which will be sent to different conservation organisations............... full news at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Oct_brings_Animal_Action_Week_for_kids/articleshow/2413756.cms