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Forest Minister Shyamkumar reaches out to interior villages in Senapati district
Source: IT News / DIPR
Senapati, October 20 2018:
Forest and Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar on Friday visited the Tobumai village under Mao assembly constituency in Senapati district.
He was given a rousing welcome by the villagers last night.
It may be mentioned that Forest and Environment Minister along with Shri Losii Dikho, Minister of PHED and Printing & Stationary visited the village after attending the Cabinet meeting and other functions at Kangpokpi district.
Dikho is also the local MLA of the area.
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Addressing the villagers of Tobumai at St Peter's Catholic Church , Minister Shyamkumar highlighted the importance of environmental conservation.
He called upon the villagers to come forward and contribute in combating global warming by conserving and protecting the environment and wildlife.
He stressed on the importance of environmental protection and stated that the conservation is correlated to human survival.
He said if the environment is destroyed in the hills than its adverse effect will be felt not only in the hills but also in the valley.
Speaking on the schemes and projects provided by the State and Central Government, he urged the villagers to come forward and seek the benefits provided by the various departments under him.
He handed to the villagers a cheque of Rs 10 lakhs provided by the Environment Directorate for making a water body for water conservation in the area.
He also assured that the Forest Department will provide saplings including Yongchak for plantation at the hills.
The Minister concluded his speech by stating that public support is needed for success of any project/programme.
Minister Shri Losii Dikho interacted with the villagers in local dialect and address their grievances.
Later on, the villagers arranged reception for the visiting dignitaries.
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