Archive · 9 Oct 2026
HMDA Hosts Snake Awareness Programme at Himayatsagar Eco Park
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority held a programme about snakes at Himayatsagar Eco Park.
It was part of Wildlife Week.
Visitors learned about how snakes behave and why they matter in nature.
They were also told what to do to stay safe if they meet a snake.
The programme encouraged people to protect wildlife.
It also promoted people and wildlife living safely alongside each other.
Rohith Gopidi, the director of urban forestry, took part.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority held a snake awareness programme at Himayatsagar Eco Park.
The event was organised as part of Wildlife Week celebrations.
Participants learned about snakes’ behaviour and ecological importance.
The programme covered safe practices during snake encounters and the importance of protecting wildlife.
Rohith Gopidi, director of urban forestry, participated in the programme.
- Who
- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority organised the programme; Rohith Gopidi, director of urban forestry, participated.
- What
- A snake awareness programme about snake behaviour, ecological importance, conservation and safe practices during encounters.
- When
- During Wildlife Week celebrations; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Himayatsagar Eco Park, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To promote wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence.
- Organiser
- Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)
- Venue
- Himayatsagar Eco Park
- Occasion
- Wildlife Week
- Programme focus
- Snake awareness, behaviour, ecological importance and conservation
- Safety guidance
- Safe practices during snake encounters
- Participant
- Rohith Gopidi, director of urban forestry