Sunday 5 June 2016
Observance of World Environment Day 2016
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| Source: ENVIS CENTRE, MANIPUR |
Today, World Environment Day 2016 celebrated at MFDC, Imphal with a UN theme “GO WILD FOR LIFE” and slogan “Zero
Tolerance For the Illegal Wildlife Trade”.
Department
of Forests & Environment, Govt. of Manipur observed this day by joining
hand with various departments and NGOs in Manipur.
Shri I.
Hemochandra Singh, Hon’ble Minister (Forests & Envt., Revenue, Law &
Legislative Affairs),Shri Shambhu Singh, IAS, Addl. Chief Secretary, Govt. of
Manipur, Shri P.N. Prasad, IFS, PCCF & HOFF, Govt. of Manipur, Shri K.
Angami, IFS, PCCF (Wildlife), Govt. of Manipur and Dr M. Homeshwor Singh,
Director, Directorate of Environment, Govt. of Manipur present at the
function as Chief Guest, President & Guests of Honour, respectively.
Dr. M.
Homeshwor Singh, Director, Directorate of Environment stated that
The day is celebrated to raise global awareness about the significance of healthy environment and to solve various environmental issues by implementing actions to protect Nature and Earth, leading to a positive healthy environment for all.
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Tuesday 24 May 2016
Observance of International Day for Biological Diversity 2016
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| Environment & Forest Minister I Hemochandra inaugurated the Photo exhibition organised by ENVIS Centre, Manipur |
International Biodiversity Day this time is observed under the theme Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihoods. Even May 22 is observed as Biodiversity Day with the aim to halting biodiversity loss. Biodiversity is the foundation for life and for the essential services provided by ecosystems. It therefore underpins peoples’ livelihoods and sustainable development in all areas of activity, including economic sectors such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries and tourism, among others.
As part of the observation ceremony held at the Manipur State Film Development Society's auditorium, a photo exhibition hosted by the Envis Centre Manipur, under the aegis of Directorate of Environment. Comprising 175 photos, the exhibiton depicted the rich biodiversity of Manipur. Photographs of medicinal plants, birds, snakes, orchids are also on display.
Manipur is one of the richest Indian state in terms of biodiversity. The state is rich in natural resources with vast and varied floral heritage. Many of the flora and fauna species of animals found in Manipur are endemic such as Siroi Lily and Sangai, the brow-antlered Deer. Sadly, in the state’s annual budget, Forest & Environment dept’s joint allocation put together do not account for even one percentage.
Stated Dr. Homeshwar Singh, director, Directorate of Environment of the government of Manipur. His statement not only indicates how constrain the dept is in terms of doing many of the things it is mandated to do in terms of preserving and conserving the state’s rich bio-diversity. Read more
Wednesday 4 May 2016
Flower can bring smile in Manipur
For the last 15 years, the flower business has kept my family afloat. The money from selling flowers also goes to support my children’s education. If only the government or the banks helped us through with subsidized loans, we could even have targeted export. There is lot of demand for flowers,plants and even dry flowers from both within and outside the state,
said Nisha Mao, a florist who participated in the Second Flower Festival in Manipur, organized by the Mao Flower Growers’ Association with assistance from the Horticulture department.
Manipur Governor, V Shanmuganathan who inaugurated the Flower Festival, encouraged the Flower Growers’ Association and offered his assistance in promoting floriculture in the state.
The festival was a huge success, drawing crowds both from Manipur and neighbouring state Nagaland. The rates at which some flower plants were sold at the festival can give an idea about how lucrative floriculture can be for unemployed youths. Regal Pelargonium hybrid at Rs 3,000, seasonal Orchids Rs 2,500, Hydrange Rs 800, Geranium Rs 700, Petunia Night Sky Rs 500, Azalea Rs 500, Alstro Meria Rs 250, Chrysanthemum Rs 250, Rose Rs 250, Carnation Rs 250, Fuchsia Rs 200, Begonia Rs 200, Cenireria Rs 150, Calceolaria Rs 150 and Primula at Rs 100.
Currently there are over 7,00,000 registered educated unemployed youths in the state which has a population of 28 lakh. Unemployment is seen as a major factor for the unrelenting insurgency ravaging the border state. Growing flowers can open up employment avenues for a sizeable number of youths in the state.
This is the reality in frontier state Manipur, identified as a floriculture hotspot. The irony is profound given the fact that the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s plan for a roadmap to promote floriculture in Northeastern states like Sikkim, Nagalnd, Meghalaya,Mizoram and Manipur as India tries to venture into export oriented floriculture by its development in the region.
Altogether 64 florists from all over Manipur took part in the three-day festival from 9th to 11th April at Mao in the hill district Senapati, where over 100 varieties of rare species of flowers were on display. Besides colorful flowers, bonsai plants drew huge crowds at the fair. Manipur is home to rare flora including varieties of flowers and rare orchids. Mao, lying at 1788 metres above sea level, has a vibrant floriculture and horticulture in the station. Situated 100 km from capital city Imphal, Mao is a charming hill station, a must destination for adventure tourists for the trek to its stunningly picturesque valley where the rare Dzuku lilly blooms — surrounded by the rolling hillocks, embraced by rivulets and embellished with amazing rock faces and caves.
Manipur Governor, V Shanmuganathan who inaugurated the Flower Festival, encouraged the Flower Growers’ Association and offered his assistance in promoting floriculture in the state.
The theme of the Flower Festival this time is ‘Colors of Spring’. It is being organized to preserve, promote and develop the gift of Nature endowed upon the land. The festival is aimed at bringing florists of the State closer and uniting them under one forum for their welfare,said Kajichew, convenor of the organising committee.
Floriculture is certainly a way to economic emancipation, especially for a small state like Manipur, endowed with suitable climatic conditions. Some flower species of Manipur are in great demand in Indian metros as well as in international cites like Singapore, Amsterdam and Tokyo. The government must do all it can to tap this sector,said Haridas Sharma, former director of Manipur’s Agriculture department.
The festival was a huge success, drawing crowds both from Manipur and neighbouring state Nagaland. The rates at which some flower plants were sold at the festival can give an idea about how lucrative floriculture can be for unemployed youths. Regal Pelargonium hybrid at Rs 3,000, seasonal Orchids Rs 2,500, Hydrange Rs 800, Geranium Rs 700, Petunia Night Sky Rs 500, Azalea Rs 500, Alstro Meria Rs 250, Chrysanthemum Rs 250, Rose Rs 250, Carnation Rs 250, Fuchsia Rs 200, Begonia Rs 200, Cenireria Rs 150, Calceolaria Rs 150 and Primula at Rs 100.Currently there are over 7,00,000 registered educated unemployed youths in the state which has a population of 28 lakh. Unemployment is seen as a major factor for the unrelenting insurgency ravaging the border state. Growing flowers can open up employment avenues for a sizeable number of youths in the state.
Sunday 3 April 2016
A strange seabird sighted in Manipur - R.K. Birjit Singh
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| Jouanin's petrel Bulweria fallax belonging to Procellaridae family |
Obviously, birds are great indicators of the state of change of our environment. Just observing them and recording their behavior can go a long way in understanding the global climate
A strange seabird which had no record of sighting in inland India has been sighted in Loktak Ramsar,(IBA) Toubul village, Manipur on 29th June, 2015. The species has been identified as Jouanin's petrel Bulweria fallax belonging to Procellaridae family. The biometric measurement of the species is 28 cm in length and weighing 150 to 180 grams with a wingspan of 66-70 cm. The species is dark sooty with wedge shaped tail. They are pelagic, marine and natural habitats are open and shallow seas. It has been recorded to breed on Socotra, a small archipelago of four islands in the Indian Ocean, the most alien-looking place on Earth. Further investigation reveals that the species is a Near Threatened (NT) as per Birdlife International Red List of Threatened bird species. Read more
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