Snakes are Friends: Tata Steel Hosts Snake Awareness Programme

Tata Steel’s Sukinda Chromite Mine hosts program to promote snake conservation and dispel myths.

Tata Steel’s FAMD organized "Snakes are Friends" to educate participants on snake conservation and their ecological role.

JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Steel’s FAMD held "Snakes are Friends" at Sukinda to raise awareness about snake conservation.

Tata Steel’s Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD) recently organized the "Snakes are Friends" program at its Sukinda Chromite Mine in Odisha’s Jajpur district.

The initiative, started in 2016, aims to educate people on the ecological importance of snakes and correct common misconceptions about them.

The company collaborated with Snake Helpline, a voluntary organization based in Bhubaneswar, to conduct the session.

Subhendu Mallik, founder of Snake Helpline, addressed around 100 attendees, including employees, health workers, farmers, and students.

He discussed the significance of snakes in maintaining ecological balance and offered practical advice on handling snake encounters.

“Understanding these creatures is crucial to fostering a harmonious coexistence,” said Mallik.

The event also included training on safely managing snake sightings and the benefits of reporting them to authorities.

Pankaj Satija, Executive-In-Charge of FAMD, emphasized the company’s commitment to biodiversity, stating, “Our efforts are aimed at conserving the region’s rich biodiversity and promoting awareness about the importance of every species."

The program included participation from various company officials and aimed to cultivate empathy and responsibility towards snake conservation among the community.