SHILLONG: Meghalaya Forest and Environment Minister Prestone Tynsong urged the people to invest in the protection of environment and biodiversity on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity here on Friday.
He was addressing a gathering during a programme held at the U Soso Tham Auditorium, under the theme, “Biodiversity for Sustainable Environment. The event was organized by the Meghalaya Diversity Board (MBB) and the Department of Forests and Environment.
On the occasion a book, “Wild Orchids of Meghalaya: A Pictorial Guide” was released by Tynsong along with posters and brochures on biodiversity.
Prizes were also distributed to the winners of various competitions.
The first MBB Grants were also given out to enable research scholars to continue with their work in the related field.
