Training workshop / nature camp kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 28 2023:
A 3-day training workshop cum nature camp on 'Understanding Dynamics of Nature including Climate Change' for the children of Imphal West district kicked off today at Khuman Maheikol, Mayang Imphal.
The workshop cum nature camp is being organised by Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) and Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi in association with Khuman Maheikol, Mayang Imphal, said a press note by MASTEC.
Dr L Minaketan Singh, Director, MASTEC; L Somarjit Singh, former Head of Department of Botany, Imphal College and Naorem Manglemjao Singh, Principal, Khuman Maheikol graced the inaugural function as the presidium members.
During the training workshops cum camp, resource persons will educate the children about nature through various activities like lecture and interaction programmes, games, field visits, field experiments, sample collection and its observation using low cost equipment.
Dr L Minaketan Singh while delivering the inaugural speech emphasised on the importance of conserving nature.
'We will be happy and peaceful when we remain close to nature and youths should take a lead role in nurturing nature', he added.
Speaking at the occasion, L Somarjit Singh mentioned that the training workshop cum nature camp is a method of studying science and nature in particular with simple and interesting activities.
During the camp, students will not only learn about nature but also will inculcate a habit of observing things around them properly.
Naorem Manglemjao Singh, Principal, Khuman Maheikol said that the camp will give a far reaching impact towards conservation of Mother Nature.