National Mountain Day held in Tamenglong
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Tamenglong, December 12 2015 :
With an aim to raise awareness and spread knowledge about the role of mountains and mountainous regions amongst the general population and professionals and for triggering action on issues relating to sustainable mountain development, Indigenous Women and Children Foundation (IWCF) Tamenglong in partnership with Volunteers for village Development (VVD) an Ukhrul base NGO organized National Mountain Day at Shekinuh Inn, Tamenglong.
The programme was sponsored by Action Aid and Eropean Commission and this year theme was 'promoting Mountain Products'.
Dr Chambo Gonmei, Chief Medical Officer/ Honarary Warden rain Forest Clud, Tamenglong spokes on 'Promoting Mountain Products- Exploring our Rich Biodiversity'as resource person.
Khondinliu Gonmei, Editor, The Manipur Mirror spokes on Promoting Mountain Products for sustainable Livelihood and Development in Mountain regions.
Another source person Dr.Achan Mungleng, freelance researcher spokes on Promoting Mountain products for protection of our roots and Identity.