World Wetlands Day observed at Nongmaikhong
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, February 03 2019:
As observed globally, World Wetlands Day was also observed at Bamon Mandop, Nongmaikhong Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur district yesterday while a painting competition was conducted as part of the observance function.
The observance function was organized by Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun in association with Manipur Forest Department while up-pradhan Kha Thunungei Gram Panchayat, Ningthoujam Krishnakumari; Range Officer Keibul Lamjao National Park, Salam Nabakumar and Ningthoujam Birchandra attended the function as dignitaries.
As part of the function, a painting competition for class I to VIII on the theme "Wetlands and Wildlife Conservation" was held which saw participation from 70 students.
Shantikumar Akoijam of Wild Life Institute of India spoke at length on the said theme during the function while a drama on 'Save Sangai' was presented by the students of Sandhong Primary School.