Shillong: The office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forestry Division, East Khasi Hills, on Thursday celebrated World Earth Day at Laitmawsiang Secondary School on the theme ‘It is our turn to lead’. Slogan writing and painting competitions were held followed by a prize distribution ceremony.
A Lyngdoh, Chief Conservator of Forests, Social Forestry & Environment, while speaking on the event said Mother Earth needs to be protected and remain safe from destruction.
He also appealed to the student fraternity to be responsible enough as to protect the environment.
