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
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