Source: The Imphal Free Press
Imphal, August 26:
Members of �Eco-Warriors�, Thangmeiband, observed the 52nd Vanamahotsava in association with Manipur University Students Union at the MU Students Home today.
The observation was marked by planting of small saplings in the Manipur University campus.
Dr N Rajmohan, dean of students welfare, MU, attended as chief guest, while Dr.N Homeshwar, senior scientist, environment and ecology wing, participated as a special guest.
H Nandiram Sharma and Ratan Maibam were present as guests of honour and president respectively.
Dr N Homeshwar, speaking on the occasion, said the environment is a crucial factor for every living being on the earth.
More so the factor for protection is a must, with large scale deforestation all over the world.
It is time to think whether one must adjust to the surrounding environment of today or should we develop it or neglect it.
The solution lies within us, he said.
He also added that degradation of environment also directly affects the underdeveloped economy of the region.
Good productivity requires equally balanced surroundings, he stated.