World Water Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur/Jiribam, March 23 2023:
As observed across the globe, World Water Day was also celebrated in the State under the theme, "Accelerating change to solve the water & sanitation crisis" on Wednesday.
PHED Bishnupur Division, Leisha Phan Ithing and Humanism Foundation jointly organised a painting competition at Ibudhou Thangjing Haraobung, Ithing to commemorate World Water Day.
About 50 students of Classes V-X from Ithing and nearby areas took part in the competition.
PHED Bishnupur Division, Executive Engineer, Puyam Rambo; W Roarkychand of Humanism Foundation and members of Leisha Phan Ithing also attended the event.
Meanwhile, a bike rally was also carried out yesterday from Khuman Lampak to Sendra in Bishnupur district as a part of World Water Day celebration.
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Addressing a function organised by PHED Bishnupur Division to welcome the participants of the bike rally at Sendra, PHE Minister, L Sushildro Meitei urged the riders to provide their support in spreading awareness about water conservation and judicious use of water to every corner of the State.
Sharing that Water Water Day will be also observed at the district level, the Minister assured that PHED Manipur will sponsor/assist in organising bedding for riders willing to take part in the events conducted at the district level.
He also appealed to the public to take action in their own lives to change the way they use, consume and manage water.
Later, the Minister handed over mementoes to the 28 clubs taking part in the bike rally.
Moirang AC MLA, Thongam Shanti; PHED Manipur, Chief Engineer, Shangreiphao Vashumwo and Puyam Rambo also attended the function.
JIRIBAM
In line with the observance of World Water Day, a rally was also carried out from PHED Jiribam Division, Executive Engineer Office, Kalinagar, Jiribam to Western Gate on Wednesday.
The rally was organised by Executive Engineer, PHED Jiribam Division to spread awareness on water conservation.
A tree plantation drive was also conducted in collaboration with Jiribam Forest Division.