Shillong, June 8: As part of the weeklong Eco-System Campaign “Completely Possible” which is being held from 5th June to 11th June, 2016 in West Garo Hills District, “Signature Campaign – Sign up for Clean and Green Garo Hills” was organized today at Tura Super Market complex. Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills, Tura Shri Pravin Bakshi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
It may be mentioned that the signature campaign is open for all citizens to write the message for the environment and the best slogans will be displayed on the walls of the town in order to create awareness to the people at large.
In his speech, Shri Pravin Bakshi called upon the people to take care of the environment while stating that it is the responsibility of each and every individual to keep the town clean and green and protect and preserve the environment for our future generation. Further, he urged one and all to initiate rain water harvesting in the region and also suggested for planting more trees thereby improving the ecology and forest cover of the area.
Chief Executive Officer, Tura Municipal Board, Sabrella Marak and President Tura Traders Union, Rev. I. Marak was amongst others who spoke on the occasion.
Similar programmed was held by the District Administration, Williamnagar, IBDLP and DSEO, Williamnagar observed the World Environment Week under the theme ‘Go Wild for Life, Zero Tolerance for Illegal Wildlife Trade’ at Williamnagar Government College, Williamnagar on 8th June 2016.
Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Deputy Commissioner, Williamnagar Shri. C. V. D. Diengdoh spoke on the importance of natural resources and the environment around them and make them aware on the need for their conservation for the survival of human race and animals that dwell on the forest.
The Deputy Commissioner also said that Garo Hills is blessed by Mother Nature with rich biodiversity and fertile land that can grow anything with much effort and responsibility. Dwelling on the fact that Garo Hills can withstand the onslaught of man induced environmental degradation and it was time that the youth of the region to shoulder the responsibility of preserving the environment.
While stressing on the participation by the youth, Shri Diengdoh said that preserving of trees can be start from schools and at home and urged the students of the society to set a commendable examples on preserving and conserving so that the next generation can emulate and pass on to others.
Smt. R. D. Sangma, Divisional Forest Officer, Williamnagar and Smt. Diana Sangma, EAC, Williamnagar also spoke on the occasion
Over 200 school and college students, teachers, principals attended the programme. As part of the programme essay and debate competition was also held for the students.
