Awareness programme studies impact of plastic bags
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 30 2022:
Nupi Sintha Village Level Federation Manipur, State Rural Livelihood Mission Department of RD & PR under the aegis of Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB) yesterday organised a 1-day awareness programme on "Impact of plastic bag on environment" at Wabagai Mayai Leikai Heibong Makhong Ground.
It was attended by Wabagai AC MLA & MPCB Chairman, Dr Usham Deben; Nupi Sintha Village Level Federation president, Laishram Omita; Wabagai Keirak Zilla Parishad, Mayengbam Jayanta and Wabagai GP Pradhan, Y Hemchand as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Usham Deben stated that plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues in the world.
He also urged the public to refrain from using Single Use Plastic items and support the Government in its endeavour to make Manipur a pollution free state.
Dr W Rashan, Environment Engineer and M Bangajit of MPCB also attended the event as resource persons.