Seminar of Environment and Ecological Preservation held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 03 2012:
A seminar on 'Environment and Ecological Preservation: A Green Initiative' was organised by 17 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 10 Sector Assam Rifles on July 2 at Ukhrul.
The seminar was followed by a plantation drive in which 1710 sapling were planted, a PRO IGAR (S) release stated.
The aim of the seminar was to provide a forum to all social organisations, prominent personalities and the civil administration to workout a common and viable way towards the preservation of ecology and environment in Ukhrul district.
In the backdrop of the prevailing situation of Manipur in general and Ukhrul in particular it was decided by Assam Rifles that it would be prudent to hold a seminar wherein heads of all social organisations, prominent personalities and representatives of civil administration could get together and work towards adopting viable modalities for the preservation and protection of environment and ecology in Ukhrul district.
Brig AK Pandey, Commander 10 Sector Assam Rifles graced the function as Chief Guest.
T John, Officiating DC Ukhrul and Kabib, SP Ukhrul also graced the occasion as Guests of Honour.
During his opening remarks, Col Ved Beniwal, Commandant 17 Assam Rifles thanked everyone for the continued and unstinted support to Assam Rifles because of which Assam Rifles has been able to carryout meaningful activities for the welfare of people all over Ukhrul District.
He, however expressed deep concern over the deforestation activities which have led the environment, flora and fauna in the district on the verge of extinction and urged everyone to work unitedly and collectively towards the conservation of the environment and initiate such activities as would be able to compensate for decaying of environment and ecology in Ukhrul in the recent past.
The seminar was conducted in two session and Dr Y L Mingthing and R Vashum were the chairpersons of the two sessions.
An interactive session was also carried out as part of the function.
Brig AK Pandey, Commander HQ 10 Sector AR elaborated the need for collective efforts to tackle the threats emanating from climate change and emphasized on the need to live harmoniously with nature.
All present during the session expressed their gratitude and praised Assam Rifles for providing them a platform for sharing their views and finding ways and means to reinforce peace in Ukhrul, the release stated.