Workshop on deeper public engagement & consultation culminates

DC Kohima, Kumar Raminikant, with students of Kohima College and Sazolie College

DC Kohima, Kumar Raminikant, with students of Kohima College and Sazolie College

KOHIMA, APRIL 28 (MExN): The culmination programme of workshop on ‘Deeper Public Engagement & Consultation’ for Kohima College and Sazolie College was held at DC’s Conference hall, Kohima on April 25.

DC Kohima, Kumar Raminikant, in his speech mentioned that the impact of polluting environment is at large and therefore everyone should take part in taking care of our environment. He also mentioned that impact of global warming is seen now even in our own cities, and therefore advised everyone to be concerned about the causes of pollution and its consequences. 

The DC also encouraged the students to achieve their aims as well as incorporate the habits to protect and create a sustainable and clean environment.

EAC, Dr  Riku Khutso, in his address, highlighted the scenario of National Clean Air programme and stated that Kohima was in the list of 131 non-attainment cities in India on air pollution. He also highlighted on the activities of the students of Kohima College and Sazolie College. He mentioned that this programme was organised by the District Administration in partnership with the Zub-Zub India to spread awareness of air pollution and also the causes of pollutions so that people get sensitised and improve the quality of air. 

Khutso said that young people can be very influential and therefore encouraged the youths to address the threats and concern posed by pollution by taking constructive measures.

The culmination programme also declared and distributed the prizes for reel videos where Riidiionei-ü Kuotsu and team of Kohima College bagged the 1st prize, Seyielhounuo Keyi and team from Kohima College the 2nd prize and the 3rd prize went to Imtinongtet Lemtor& team of Sazolie College and five other individual consolation prizes to students.   Later, the District Administration also handed bicycles and waste bins to the colleges.and others.