Wangkhei MLA stresses household waste management at World Environment Day event
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 03 2026: Wangkhei AC MLA Th Arunkumar said planting one or two trees is not enough to protect the environment; proper disposal of household waste is essential.

He was speaking at the inaugural function of a three-day World Environment Day observance held at T Radhe Community Hall, Soibam Leikai.

The event was organised by The North East Artisan's Forum with sponsorship from the Directorate of Environment & Climate Change, Manipur.

Th Arunkumar noted that indiscriminate dumping of domestic waste into drains damages the environment and stressed that awareness must begin at home.

He warned against felling old trees for development, stating that a tree takes decades to grow but can be cut in moments.

Erratic rainfall, frequent floods, droughts, and drying rivers are signs of a disturbed environment, he said, adding that maintaining nature is everyone's duty, not the Government's alone.

Environment & Climate Change Director Dr T Brajakumar Singh said rising public concern reflects worsening degradation.

Deforestation for comfort is altering rain patterns and causing heat waves.

Rivers like Thoubal, Iril and Imphal may dry up, leading to acute water scarcity, he warned.

Budha Chingtham, Member, Board of Governors, EZCC, Kolkata, urged cultural workers to spread awareness through theatre and street plays.

Citizen's Club, Soibam Leikai president Mahendra Naorem also attended the event.

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