Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 04:
The 49th Wildlife Week Celebration 2004 was held today at the conference hall of the Forest Head Office Complex, Sanjenthong with Minister Forest Environment, FCS, Science and Technology Ngamthang Haokip and Addl Chief Secretary (forest and Environment) Saichhuana as the chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking at the function, Minister Ngamthang Haokip while appealing to the people protect and conserve wildlife also stressed upon the need for conservation of wildlife for the welfare of human beings.
Stating that wild animals too has the same right to exist just like the human beings, Ngamthang Haokip urged the public to extend cooperation in the Govt's endeavour for protecting, wild animals.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forest GK Prasad (IFS) and Addl Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden S Singsit (IFS) also attended the programme.