The 60th wildlife Week Celebration 2015 was observed today at Lamyanba Sanglen of Palace Compound.
Deputy speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, MK. Preshow Shimray attended the function as Chief Guest. In his speech the deputy speaker highlighted the importance for perseverance of wild wife.
He said that since time immemorial there had been a tradition of fishing, hunting and cutting of trees but they are guarded by rules and regulation with respect to the natural resource. But now in modern generation anyone can cut any tree or kill animal anytime. This not only endangered the animals or the trees but also to human being due to degradation of environment. He further appealed the masses to protect forest and wild life for the betterment of human being.
As a part of the function a book called “Mahousagi Maithong” was also released and distributed prize of painting competition, essay competition and photo competition.
Chief Secretary O.Nabakishore Singh and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Bala Prasad were also attended the function as President and Guest of Honour respectively.