Dr. Prabhat Kumar with officials and members Nature’s Club
during the environmental awareness programme at the State Botanical Garden.
- DIMAPUR — In the lead-up to World Environment
Day on June 5, the Silviculture Division, Kohima, in collaboration with the
Nature’s Club of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, on Tuesday organised an
environmental awareness programme at the State Botanical Garden, Aradura Hill,
on the theme ‘Ending plastic pollution globally.’
- In his keynote address, state silviculturist Dr. Prabhat
Kumar highlighted the significance of the State Botanical Garden in plant
conservation and environmental education. He also stressed on the profound
impact of environment on health and societal development, an update stated.
- Dr. Kumar stressed the urgent need to protect the environment,
highlighting the theme 'Combating Plastic Pollution'. He emphasised that
plastic waste's slow decomposition rate poses a significant environmental
threat, polluting water, degrading soil, and harming air quality when burned.
- He called for responsible civic behaviour, stating, “Change
begins at home. Even small steps can lead to significant change. Every
individual has a role to play in driving society forward.”
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- The programme also featured a special note by the Nature’s
Club secretary of Kohima Science College. He outlined the club’s activities,
including clean-up drives and eco-awareness campaigns.
- He highlighted the lasting impact of plastic pollution,
advocating for biodegradable alternatives, and emphasized that effective
plastic management requires both global cooperation and local responsibility.
- The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Ruguonuo,
followed by a cleanliness drive around the botanical garden, reinforcing the
event’s message through collective action.
- Earlier, the event chaired by Florence, Forest Ranger,
commenced with an opening prayer by Sunep L Imsong, Forester-I.
