Shillong: As a part of the on-going celebrations of the Wildlife Week -2025, the Wildlife Wing in the Forest and Environment Department organised 3rd Edition of the “Run for Wildlife” at Shillong on 4th October 2025. The event witnessed more than 600 participants from all age groups, ranging from children (10-18 years), adults (19-40 years), veterans (41- 55 years) and seniors (56 years and above). Apart from the professional runners, who are regular at all such events, the run marked a presence of a large number of school children, forest officials and amateur runners. Presence of a large number of female participants was very encouraging.

The run was flagged off from the Forest Management Building located at Lower Lachumiere by Shri Harish Chandra Chaudhary, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Chief Wildlife Warden in the presence of Shri P.K. Agrahari, Chief Conservator of Forest and other senior forest officers. After covering different routes of 5 km, 7 km and 10 km in length, designated for various age groups, the run culminated at its starting point at the Forest Management Building.

Aim of the event was to educate the public about the rich floral and faunal wealth of the State, importance of the conservation and protection of the rich biodiversity and the threats such as climate change, poaching, habitat destruction, and human-wildlife conflict, that the wildlife face. Event is expected to build community support for conservation and protection of the wildlife and their habitat.

The event blended physical fitness with environmental consciousness, allowing participants to directly support a cause they care about. Participants from different age groups and professional backgrounds demonstrated their endurance, determination, and sportsmanship, making the event an inspiring spectacle for everyone.