Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 31 2009:
Renewable Energy Day was observed today at Shanker Talkies at Lamphel Sana Keithel under the aegis of the Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA).
Speaking as chief guest on the occasion, MANIREDA Chairman and Principal Secretary (Forest and Environment) AN Jha said that the state would be facing food problems due to late arrival of monsoon resulting from climatic changes.
The agency has enabled many people tap solar, wind and hydro energy.
However many deserving people are yet to receive solar lighting system.
Yet, the agency has been working hand in this regard, Jha said.
To promote renewable energy and create awareness among the mass about its advantages, a journalist award would be given to media persons for detail reporting on renewable energy from next year onward, he announced.
The observance was presided by the SI & IT Director.
Later, prizes were distributed to winners of essay and painting competitions organised in connection with the Renewable Energy Day.
A film based on renewable energy and titled Nangdi Eigi Thawaini was released on the occasion.