IT News
Imphal, Sept 19:
The Department of Forestry, Manipur University, in collaboration with INTACH Manipur Chapter and ApunbaImagi Machasing (AIMS), Manipur, celebrated World Bamboo Day 2024 at the Department of Forestry, Manipur University Canchipur, under the theme “Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation and Design”.
The Chief Guest for the function was Dr. Khwairakpam Romesh Singh, Faculty, Department of Forestry, Manipur University. Mayanglangbam Khelendro Singh, President of ApunbaImagi Machasing (AIMS), Manipur, presided over the occasion and highlighted the importance of bamboo in trying to make new solutions to environmental issues and sustainable designs.
This includes a keynote speaker, Guest Faculty of Manipur University’s Department of Forestry, Dr Salam Dilip, who spoke passionately on the subject of “Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design.” He emphasized bamboo’s future-forward potential, how it would buck most challenges contemporary civilisation is confronting, from climate change and deforestation to perpetuated economic inequality. However, he talked about how this kind of bamboo growing so fast and renewing itself has its share in contributions to carbon sequestration for environmental restoration as a substitute for traditional wood and plastics.
He also discussed innovations in products made from bamboo, including its use in building construction, furniture, textiles, and even energy generation. His speech really inspired people to consider bamboo as the foundation for future strategies in both environmental and economic operations.
As part of the observance, a bamboo plantation drive was led at the Department of Forestry, very much symbolising commitment towards building a greener future. Faculty members and students joined in actively in a plantation drive towards the university’s green endeavours.
The programme culminated with a vote of thanks by Dr Rajkumar Chingkhei, Guest Faculty, Department of Environmental Science, Manipur University. Extempore speech competition was held, and cash awards were given to Lanrilu Dangmei (1st position), Korymayum Subhani (2nd position) and Soraisam Hira (3rd position).
