TURA: Students from the Botany department of Don Bosco College have taken a pledge to join hands with the Living Bridge Foundation and help build living roots bridges to support eco-conservation and encourage eco-tourism as well.
The students were given the opportunity to interact with visiting founder of Living Bridge Foundation, young Morningstar Khongthaw, on Friday, during which the famous conservationist from Khasi Hills gave important points and shared ideas about the need to protect the environment.
Introducing Morningstar Khongthaw, West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Ram Singh said that the vibrant activist could make a big contribution in sensitising people about ecology. Lauding Morningstar’s efforts, the deputy commissioner said that if one is passionate about something, nothing can stop him from seeing his dreams come true. He further said that in the Living Bridge Foundation he saw great scope for eco-tourism, not only in Garo Hills but in the state of Meghalaya. Throwing a challenge to the young students, Singh urged the students to explore Garo Hills’ very own natural eco-system- Nokrek Biosphere and other such places known for their pristine beauty in the vicinity instead of visiting tourism sites outside the state when Meghalaya itself has been blessed with nature’s beauty.