‘Individual cooperation needed for greener earth’

NONGPOH: Soil and Water Conservation Minister Ronnie V. Lyngdoh on Saturday said co-operation from every individual in the State is necessary to make ‘Mother Earth a Paradise”.
Ronnie, who was the chief guest at the passing out ceremony of The Conservation Training Institute (CTI) at Byrnihat organised for the 43rd batch of field assistants, said, “Conservation of natural resources, especially soil and water, is very important not only for our well-being but also for our survival. It is in this context that proper training of field staff becomes important and believed that the institute will continue to grow further for the benefit of the state.”
The minister also lauded CTI, which is one of its kinds in the North east, for its efforts.
The 52 trainees from different districts had to undergo an 11-month training that began last October. They were taught subjects like soil science, soil and water conservation engineering, Agronomy, Botany, Forest engineering and survey and leveling, among others. The training also included study tours and other extra-curricular activities.
Among other dignitaries were Celestine Lyngdoh, Parliamentary Secretary in charge of Food and Civil Supplies and Kennedy C. Khyriem, Parliamentary Secretary in charge of Tourism.