Imphal, Feb 27: A public awareness campaign on river conservation was conducted simultaneously at four different locations along the banks of the Nambul River in Manipur. The campaign featured yoga sessions, river cleaning drives, and a spot painting competition under the theme Save Rivers Today. It was organized under the aegis of the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Manipur, and the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD).
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At Keishamthong, the campaign was organized by the Sana Janmasthan Club, Keishamthong, and the Nambul River Development Committee. The activities included a yoga session from 7 am to 8 am, followed by a spot painting competition at 11 am. Similar events were also held at Iroisemba Irong Laipham, Heiranggoithong Maibam Leikai, and Samushang, Naoremthong Khulem Leikai, where yoga sessions were conducted at the same time, followed by spot painting competitions.
The Nambul River Protection Committee and Eroishemba Youth Development Club took the lead in organizing the event at Iroisemba, while the Nambul Turel Kanba Lup, Heiranggoithong Maibam Leikai, and Star Volunteers Corps (SVC), Awang Maibam Leikai managed the Maibam Leikai session. The campaign at Samushang was coordinated by the Lakhsh Pioneer Committee and Brilliant Club.
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Development Officer Thounaojam Alexander Sing of the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Manipur, highlighted the importance of river conservation and the urgent need to protect water resources for future generations. He stated that the Directorate has been actively conducting cleaning drives, awareness campaigns, and collaborative efforts with local organizations to safeguard the health of rivers in Manipur. He also urged citizens to adopt sustainable practices to prevent pollution and degradation of river ecosystems.
A prize distribution ceremony for the winners of the painting competition was held simultaneously at all four locations. The campaign was also monitored through a virtual conference organized by the NRCD headquarters.
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