World Environment Day 2014 observation at Khangbor and Kaiphu
6th June 2014 :
Centre for Organisation Research and Education (CORE) observed the World Environment Day 2014 on June 5 with the theme "Sustainability Week" at Khangbor Village, Tipaimukh sub-division, Churachandpur district and Kaiphundai Village, Tousem sub-division, Tamenglong District which are the two selected Model Green Villages under the Coalition on Environment and Natural Resources (CENRs) implemented by the Centre for Organisation Research and Education- a constituent member of the coalition.
As part of the observation, the Village Authority members, church elders, students, other stake
holders including 27 Assam Rifles participated in the program. The Assam Rifles contributed tree
saplings which were planted in the church campus at Kaiphundai village to mark the programme.
At Khangbor Village, village elders, students, church elders and other stake holders attended the
program. The day long observation involved meaningful interactions and resolve to share
responsibilities on preserving and conserving the environment for future generations to cherish and
benefit from. The village elders, leaders and members present agreed to large scale revival of
indigenous trees, plants and fruit bearing trees to revive the indigenous ecological habitat
holistically while at the same time bringing about socio-economic benefits to the general public. A
mini-medical camp was also held in which about 150 people were given medical check up and
medicines distributed free of cost.
Sd-
(Dr. Immanuel Zarzosang Varte)
Executive Director
CORE
Sd-
(Mr. Namdithiu Pamei)
Deputy Director
CORE
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This Press Release was posted on June 06, 2014
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