Become ethical leaders, students told

August 18, 2012

Mangalore, August 18: Dr Shafik Dharamsi, Faculty Fellow in Residence, Liu Institute for Global Issues, Global Health Network, British Columbia, Canada visited AIMIT campus of St Aloysius College, Mangalore on August 17. He gave a talk to the MBA students on Corporate Ethics.

Dr Safik highlighted the importance of teaching of ethics in Management Education and said that the goal of Management education should turn out ethical leaders and not persons who are greedy of money. Citing many global examples where greed by some CEOs has led to the collapse of many global enterprises, he told the students that education should promote right type of leaders for tomorrow. He appreciated the Jesuit Education which puts emphasis on ethics in corporate world.

He also said that competence should not be at the cost of conscience. He also mentioned that we need to be aware of what is happening around and be proactive. The problem today is that people are morally deaf and remain silent to the issues and problems in the society and the corporate sector. He stated that 50 per cent of Canadian students and 70 per cent of US students had indulged in cheating for their exams. He showed how very little of the tax money is needed to eradicate the real causes in the world like basic education, poverty and food; whereas people spent $48 million in cosmetics and the governments invested $780 million on military.

He suggested to students to read the two books, 'The cheating Culture' by David Callahan and 'The Moral Conscience' by Fredrick Bruce Bird. He spoke about the social and ethical responsibility of a professional and said that as future professionals they should be able to think technically, ethically and responsibly.

At the end he mentioned how a visit to refugee camp during his medical profession had triggered a change in his life.

Jaswin Joseph, a student of II MBA proposed vote of thanks. Fr. Oswald Mascrenhas S J presented a memento Dr Shafik.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Rare Asiatic lion among exotic species arrives at Pilikula Zoo in record animal exchange

News Network

November 5,2024

Mangaluru: Pilikula Biological Park has welcomed several exotic species, including a six-year-old Asiatic lion, a wolf, two gharial crocodiles, and four rare birds (two silver pheasants and two yellow-golden pheasants), as part of an animal exchange programme with Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha. The exchange was approved by the Central Zoo Authority, marking a major addition to Pilikula Zoo's growing collection.

Animal Exchange Details

Park Director H Jayaprakash Bhandary provided insights into the exchange programme. In return for the new arrivals, Pilikula Zoo will send four dholes (wild dogs), four rare reticulated pythons, two Brahminy kites, three Asian palm civets, and two large egrets to Nandankanan Zoo. Notably, all animals sent from Pilikula were born in the zoo, showcasing the zoo's success in breeding rare species.

Purpose of the Exchange

The animal exchange programme serves multiple purposes, including providing companions for solitary animals and preserving pure bloodlines. Pilikula Zoo already houses three lions, and the new male Asiatic lion was introduced as a companion. Since the number of Asiatic male lions in Indian zoos is relatively low, the zoo sourced this lion from the distant Nandankanan Zoological Park.

Care During Transport

To ensure the animals' safety and well-being during the 2,000-kilometre journey — the longest distance covered in Pilikula’s animal exchange history — two veterinary officers and eight caretakers from Nandankanan accompanied the animals. Both zoos will share equal responsibility for the care of the exchanged animals.

Future Animal Additions and Revenue Boost

Pilikula Biological Park, home to approximately 1,200 animals, birds, and reptiles, is one of India’s 18 large zoos. Discussions are ongoing for future exchanges with other prominent zoos, including Chhatbir Zoo in Punjab, Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, and the Madras Crocodile Bank. The zoo also plans to introduce rare species like the Anaconda and the Humboldt penguin, for which special enclosures will be built, thanks to donor contributions.

The addition of these rare animals and birds is expected to boost the zoo’s revenue, helping it become self-sustaining, Bhandary said.

Quarantine and Public Display

Before being introduced to the public, the new arrivals will spend around 15 days in a quarantine ward to adapt to the local environment. They will receive necessary vaccinations and treatments during this period, after which they will be displayed to visitors.

Record-breaking Exchange

This animal exchange marks a significant achievement for Pilikula Zoo, with the animals being transported over approximately 2,000 kilometres from Nandankanan Zoological Park. This sets a new record, surpassing the previous longest exchange with Udaipur Zoo in Rajasthan, which was around 1,700 kilometres.

Comments