The Churachandpur-based Rural Women Upliftment Society (RWUS) organised the observation with theme ‘Rights of Rivers.’
Dr. David Buhril shared a speech on importance of action for rivers while Director Dennis Lallienzuol of Highland introduced ‘Lawmlawm’ (Too much) campaign during the observation.
Earlier Secretary Mary Beth Sanate of RWUS gave keynote address on rivers for life and the community.
International Day of Action for Rivers is observed globally every year since 1997 to spread awareness on the importance of rivers and climate change after the resolution at the 1st international meeting of People affected by dams in Curitiba Brazil. Churachandpur, March 14 (EMN)