Dimapur, June 4 (MExN): World Environment Day is celebrated each year on June 5 with a view to stimulate global awareness and to encourage people to become active participants in the sustainable and equitable development process so that all nations and peoples enjoy a more prosperous future. It was first started in the year 1972.
On this day school, colleges and private firms celebrate to educate people and children towards environment protection and conservation even the young and the old from all strata can contribute to the saving of the environment.
Human society is embedded in an environment. The little things, the ones that really matter are using the 5R’s formula-Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Renew and Recycle. These 5R’s are magic mantra when it comes to environment conservation and sustainable usage. The concept must be taught to students at school. The problem is that elders have forgotten about it.
While promoting the message of mass participation towards environment, Forestry Graduates Association of Nagaland (FGAN) said that children can contribute to this cause by not wasting water, by switching off the lights and fans in the house when not in use. There is something each of us can do to preserve the environment.
This year’s theme “Fight against the illegal Trade in Wildlife”- encourages celebrating all those species under threat and taking action of your own to help safeguard them for future generations. “Whoever you are, and wherever you live, show zero-tolerance for the illegal trade in wildlife in word and deed, and make a difference. Let us all pledge to do something at least one thing before the next world environment day,” FGAN added.
KVYO: Go green- Advocating better environment
Our Correspondent Kohima | June 4
In commemoration of World Environment Day, the Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) today organized a tree plantation drive billed as “Go green- Advocating better environment.” The plantation drive witnessed plantation of around three thousands saplings to a stretch of 3 km from Dr. A.Z Phizo Hill to Medical College, Kohima. Parliamentary secretary for Youth Resources and Sports, music task force and state lotteries Khriehu Liezietsu made the first plantation followed by Kohima village council chairman Medoselhou Keretsii. KVYO president Medozhatuo Rutsa said this year’s plantation drive was initiated and funded by parliamentary secretary Khriehu Liezietsu. He also stated that each household of Kohima village planted a tree each to conserve environment.
Vidhya Bhawan School: Eco club Vidhya Bhawan School observed World Environment Day on June 4. Various activities were initiated by the Eco Club Teacher Incharge and its members in order to mark the significant day and to create awareness to save environment.
The day started with a social work in and around the school in the early hours followed by pasting of stickers on the passing vehicles on the main road which read ‘Think Green, Go Green’.
A signature campaign was also organised near the school campus under the theme, ‘Greening the Blue’; which was made open by the Headmaster of the school V.K. Shah. It was signed by all the teachers, students as well as the willing pedestrians. Tying of ‘Green Ribbon’ on the wrist was also initiated for everyone present in the school as well as the passers-by in the colony. At the later part, a Quiz Competition was held in the school basing on environmental issues.
Chakhesang Mission He Sec School: World Environment Day was observed on 4th June, Saturday at Chakhesang Mission Higher Secondary School, T. Chikri Pfütsero. The programme was organized by the 9 Assam Rifles, Pfütsero. The programme was started with a prayer led by School Chaplain, Ketsou Rhakho. Major Kumar Gaurav, Post Commander 9 AR, Pfütsero, delivered a short speech on “the importance of protecting and preserving our environment”. That was followed by drawing competition on ‘Save Earth’. Thirty two students of three categories participated. Three prizes of 1st, 2nd and 3rd were arranged and awarded to the best. Followed by providing of tea and snacks to the participants.
DESD&E: The Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Kohima in commemoration with World Environment Day joined hands with the rest of the world in taking forward the United Nation's biggest day for positive Environmental action by organising a cleanup day and plantation drive in the Directorate complex on June 4. The programme was lead by Parliamentary Secretary for Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship & Border Affairs Mhonlumo Kikon and Additional Director Y. Vandanshan Lotha along with all the officers and staff from the Directorate, Regional Employment Exchange, Kohima & Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Kohima.
