Animal loving kid honoured with scholarship

13^th December to 19^th December 09

Powai - 13 December 09 : Hitesh Yadav is a four year old child from Bhandup. This little animal lover started getting recognition by society for his love for animals from a very early age. Hitesh has recently received the 'Robin Age Bright Sparks Scholarship for Horse Power' as an award.

'Robin Age' is a weekly children's newspaper exclusively designed for children between 5 and 14 years.

He is also the youngest voluntary member of Plant & Animals Welfare Society Mumbai (PAWS-Mumbai).

Robin Age carries news and information on current affairs, science, technology, sports, careers, culture and environment along with activities, puzzles and projects that children can do themselves.

At this tender age he has handled various creatures like: snakes, birds, dogs, cats, etc. While talking to PP his mother Nirjala Yadav told us, “We are happy with Hitesh's love for animals and we have always supported him for whatever he wanted to do. Since childhood he used to observe animals and snakes. The Animal Activist, Sunish Subramanian lives near our house and he used to go to his home to watch injured animals he used to bring for treatment.

While talking to PP, Animal Activist Sunish Subramanian told, “It is a good sign that today's generation is showing interest in animal welfare and environment protection, which is very important in today's world to save our mother earth and we want more children like him, it will will definitely make a difference to see animals and our environment protected”.

If you are an animal lover like Hitesh and see a bird or animal in distress; you can help the bird or animal yourself or call PAWS-Mumbai Helpline 98334 80388 for guidance and become a helping hand for our voiceless creatures.