Workshop organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, December 20 2015:
A one day workshop was organised by the UNESCO Category 2 Centre on World Natural Heritage Management and Training for Asia and the Pacific Region, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and Forest Department (Wildlife Division), Government of Manipur at Keibul Lamjao National Park today, reports our correspondent.
The workshop was organised to discuss possible steps to inscribe Keibul Lamjao National Park under UNESCO World Heritage Site list.
The programme was graced by Dr Sonali Ghosh, IFS Scientist, UNESCO Category 2 Centre, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, PN Prasad, Additional PCCF, Manipur, Dr SA Hussain, Scientist, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, L Lukhoi Singh, Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), Government of Manipur, Shyam Singh, Conservator of Forest/Northern, Government of Manipur, N Dinesh Singh, member of 9-Thanga Zilla Parishad, L Joykumar Singh, DFO/Central Forest Division and Arun RS, DCF, Park & Sanctuary as presidium members.
During the programme, Dr Sonali Ghosh urged the people to submit suggestions or ideas regarding inclusion of Keibul Lamjao National Park on the list of UNESCO World Heritage.