Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 06, 2009:
The 58th Wildlife Week observance organized at Keibul Community Hall today by the Chief Wildlife Warden in association with Ideal Club Cum Library, Keibul Lamjao.
The observance function was graced by Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, S Shingshit as chief guest.
Additional Chief Conservator of Forest, A Kharsing presided over the function which additional Chief Conservator of Forest, DC Karankeina also attended as guest of honour.
Speaking as chief guest of the function, S Shingshit said that he will press for declaring Keibul Lamjao National Park as heritage site in the meet of the forest officers of the country to be held at Guwahati on February 13 of next year.
He also appealed to the people to extend co-operation in the conservation of the Sangai deer which is fear of extinction and help in increasing the number of this deer in the park.
Dignitaries also distributed prizes of the essay competition held in connection with the occasion.