Awareness programme on "Loktak Lake: A geo-tourism site of India" held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13 2023:
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Geological Survey of India, State Unit: Manipur-Nagaland, Imphal Camp office and Regional Training Division, GSI, Shillong under the aegis of Additional Director General & HoD, GSI, NER, Shillong, organised an awareness programme on "Loktak Lake: A Geo-Tourism Site of India" at Thanga Salam, Bishnupur district today.
The objective of the programme was to create awareness and highlight the scientific importance of this lake among visiting tourists, students and the public, said a release issued by GSI Imphal Office.
The programme was attended by the Principal, teaching & non-teaching staff and students of Thanga Hr Secondary School, Bishnupur district along with officials/leaders of local clubs.
During the programme, officers of GSI briefed the participants on geology and tectonic evolution of Manipur with special emphasis on Loktak Lake and the need to conserve it.
The invitees expressed their concern over the extensive overgrowth of Phumdis (aquatic plants) and deteriorating condition of the lake since the past few decades.
They stressed that only through geological/scientific knowledge, the lake can be preserved to its natural pristine beauty.
To mark the event, mementos, T-Shirts and pamphlets were distributed to the participants and posters were displayed at popular sites around the lake.
GSI is the premier organisation of Earth Science in India that studies various aspects of mineral potential of the nation, evolution of life, fossils, earthquakes, etc.