Awareness on control of forest fire held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 02 2016:
A one day awareness programme on control of
forest fire was held today at the district DRDA
conference hall under the aegis of the Divisional
Forest Officer, Tengnoupal Forest Division,
Chandel, our correspondent reports.
Deputy Commissioner, Chandel, Robert
Singh Kshetrimayum; Divisional Forest Of-
ficer of Tengnoupal Forest Division,
Chandel, Gaithaolu Thaimei; Naga Women
Union, Chandel (NWUC) president Lh Bliss
and CNPO publicity secretary John Chothe
attended the programme as chief guest, presi-
dent and guests of honour respectively.
Chandel DC Robert Ksh stressed the need
for active participation of villagers in curbing
the menace of forest fire.
The programme was organised to spread
awareness on how the spread of forest fire
can be reduced, DFO, Gaithaolu Thaimei
stated.
She also highlighted some initiatives
and measures that are being taken up under
the Government of India to prevent forest
fire.
CNPO publicity secretary John Chothe,
in his speech urged the people to plant more
trees.
Today's programme was mainly attended
by village chiefs, Church leaders and Gov-
ernment officials.