Imphal, (DIPR): “Villages not recognised by the Government or not registered with the government in the State shall not be provided government benefits, like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Power, Water Supply, etc”, said Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today during the Grand Finale of the 70th Wildlife Week Celebration 2024 at the City Convention Centre, Imphal. The weeklong celebration was organised by the Forest Department.
Further speaking as the Chief Guest, the Chief Minister expressed that politicians and officials need to be sincere and should have a clear knowledge of the past history of the region. Issues we face today are because of our past mistakes, he added. He urged all government officers and officials especially that of Revenue and Forest departments to perform their duties with dedication and sincerity for the Nation and State, and further expressed the need for all officials to work within the provision of the Constitution and under the provision of the law like The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act and Forest Acts etc.
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Mentioning the issues of global warming, natural calamities etc., N. Biren Singh appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his insightful initiative of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign’ in the country. Recalling initiatives like “Green Imphal” campaign in 2004 and “Green Manipur” mission etc., Chief Minister informed that change should come from within so as to bring positive changes in the society. The Chief Minister also mentioned that the government is taking efforts to protect, preserve and conserve wildlife, forest and waterbodies etc. in the State. The Chief Minister also stressed on the need to develop a wildlife sanctuary or dedicated area in the State and instructed the PCCF to look into the matter.
N. Biren Singh applauded the people of Ukhrul district for their resolution to protect the wildlife and completely ban on hunting and killing of animals by putting a curb on all weapons. The Chief Minister gave his suggestion to organise campaign to voluntary surrender of weapons like catapults and air gun used for poaching of animals in hill districts of the State. Also, the government will soon begin rearing of Mithun for consumption to check hunting of wild animals, he said.
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While delivering his Presidential speech, Thongam Biswajit Singh Minister for Forest and Environment said that organising different forms of rallies on the theme of Wildlife conservation will certainly bring awareness to the public. He also stressed that survival of the human race depends on the coexistence with the plants and the animals.
Various competitions were held during the week-long celebration and the prizes were distributed to the winners today.
The programme was attended by Ministers, Member of Parliament, MLAs, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Administrative Secretaries, and Officials of the Forest department and school students.
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