Wildlife photography contest held
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 04 2015: As part of the 60th Wildlife Week observation, a State level open wildlife photography contest was held today at CC Higher Secondary School Imphal, under the aegis of the Forest Department, Government of Manipur.

The State has been observing the Wildlife Week for the last 60 years to spread awareness on the importance of wildlife in mankind's survival and maintaining ecological balance.

Altogether 19 participants took part in the contest where various photographs of rare animal species found in the State were displayed.

"Wildlife has been closely associated with our legendary beliefs and our folklores, our epics and history" stated Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) L Lukhoi during a brief interaction with media persons by the sideline of the contest.

"Our lives would be very much poorer without these varied species.

Wildlife preservation in fact implies active and planned wildlife management under which all forms of life would progress side by side with human progress, each in its own sphere of influence and utility and without any detriments to human interests", he added.

In order to arouse a general awakening among the common people for protection of wildlife, the Forest Department has been observing the Wildlife Week from October 2 to 8 every year.

Different activities related to wildlife and wildlife conservation such as the photography contest are organised during this week.

He added that people should voluntarily participate in wildlife conservation efforts.

However, the primary agenda of celebrating Wildlife Week is not only to educate or create awareness about wildlife among young people like school children and general public but also work with the all stake holders like the State police force, paramilitary forces to encourage them and take an active role in conservation and preservation of wildlife in today's changing world, Lukhoi added.

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