**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in collaboration with WWF-India, is organizing a three-day exhibition titled "The Peacock's Call: Mission LiFE for a Greener Tomorrow" from February 3-5, 2026, in New Delhi. The exhibition, part of Mission LiFE, focuses on the ecological and cultural significance of the Indian peafowl and aims to promote sustainable lifestyles and biodiversity conservation. Union MoS Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh reviewed the event, appreciating the initiative to link India's National Bird with Mission LiFE.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Exhibition Overview:*
* The three-day event, "The Peacock's Call: Mission LiFE for a Greener Tomorrow," is being held from February 3-5, 2026, at Travancore House, New Delhi.
* The event is organized by the EIACP Programme Centre - Resource Partner at WWF-India, with support from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
* The exhibition's theme is to highlight the cultural and ecological significance of the Indian peafowl, India's National Bird.
* The event aims to promote sustainable lifestyles, biodiversity conservation, and citizen-led environmental action.
*Exhibition Activities:*
* The exhibition was inaugurated on February 3, 2026, with senior officials and conservation leaders in attendance.
* Activities include an interactive exhibition on peacocks, biodiversity, and conservation.
* There will be screenings of short films on Mission LiFE and peacock ecology.
* Features a Mission LiFE selfie point and visitor message board.
* Includes Mission LiFE pledge activities.
* Features quizzes, origami, and poster-making competitions for school students.
* Expert talks and lectures on peacock conservation, habitats, and biodiversity beyond protected areas are being conducted.
**Impact Analysis**
**School Students**
*Impact:*
* Engaged in activities to increase environmental stewardship and awareness of peacock conservation.
* Exposed to creative and interactive learning experiences aligned with Mission LiFE principles.
*Action Required:*
* Participate in the quizzes, competitions and special talks and lectures
**General Public**
*Impact:*
* Increase awareness on wildlife conservation.
* Encouraged to adopt environmentally responsible lifestyles.
* Promoted and highlights ecological importance of India's National Bird.
*Action Required:*
* Engage with the exhibits and activities to strengthen public awareness on wildlife conservation.
Key Entities Referenced
Mission LiFE: A government initiative (Lifestyle for Environment) focusing on environmental conservation and sustainable lifestyles.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC): The Indian government ministry responsible for environmental policy and regulation, supporting the event and initiative.
The Peacock's Call: Mission LiFE for a Greener Tomorrow: A three-day awareness and exhibition event focusing on peacock conservation and its ecological importance, organized under Mission LiFE.
WWF-India: Resource Partner to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
New Delhi: Location of the 'The Peacock's Call' exhibition at Travancore House.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Union MoS Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh reviews the
Three-Day Exhibition on Peacock Conservation
Organised under Mission LiFE
Minister appreciates effective linking of India’s National Bird
with Mission LiFE and Public Engagement for Conservation
Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 8:16PM by PIB Delhi
The EIACP Programme Centre - Resource Partner at WWF-India, with the support of the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), is organising a three-day awareness and exhibition
event titled ‘The Peacock’s Call: Mission LiFE for a Greener Tomorrow’, from 03.02.2026 to 05.02.2026,
at Travancore House, New Delhi. The event is being organised under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for
Environment) and focuses on the ecological and cultural significance of the Indian peafowl, India’s
National Bird. It aims to promote sustainable lifestyles, biodiversity conservation and citizen-led
environmental action.
Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, visited
the exhibition today. The Minister interacted with participants, viewed the displays and appreciated the
initiative for effectively linking India’s National Bird with Mission LiFE and public engagement for
conservation.The exhibition was inaugurated on 03.02.2026, in the presence of senior officials and conservation
leaders. The inaugural session included welcome remarks by Dr. G. Areendran, Coordinator, WWF
EIACP PC-RP, and Ms. Lipika Roy, followed by a thematic address by Ms. Nameeta Prasad, Joint
Secretary, MoEF&CC. Shri Ravi Singh, Secretary General and CEO, WWF-India, attended as Guest of
Honour, while Shri Sushil Kumar Awasthi, Director General of Forests and Special Secretary, MoEF&CC,
delivered the keynote address as Chief Guest. The inauguration concluded with the formal opening of the
exhibition and a guided walkthrough.
During the first two days of the event, more than 2,000 participants visited the exhibition. Attendees
included school students, youth, professionals, government officials and members of the public. Across
the three days, the event features a wide range of engaging and educational activities, including:
An interactive exhibition on peacocks, biodiversity, and conservation
Screenings of short films on Mission LiFE and peacock ecologyA Mission LiFE selfie point and visitor message board
Mission LiFE pledge activities
Quizzes, origami, and poster-making competitions for school students
Expert talks and lectures on peacock conservation, habitats, and biodiversity beyond protected areas
Special sessions have been designed for school students, encouraging environmental stewardship through
creative and interactive learning experiences aligned with Mission LiFE principles.
‘The Peacock’s Call’ aims to strengthen public awareness on wildlife conservation, inspire
environmentally responsible lifestyles, and highlight the ecological importance of India’s National Bird as
a symbol of harmony between nature and culture. The third and final day of the event (February 5, 2026)
continues with educational sessions and public engagement activities.
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