Shillong: As a precursor to the World Environment Day observation, the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District along with Basin Development Unit (BDU), East Khasi Hills, on Tuesday organized a workshop on World Environment Day under the theme Sustainable Production & Consumption at St. Paul’s Higher Secondary School, Marbisu, Mawphlang C&RD Block as part of the Mission Green Programme.
The workshop was attended by the Transport Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh as the chief guest.
East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Goyal informed that under the Mission Green Campaign, the district administration is working out on a new initiative of promoting ‘School Nurseries’ where school children are encouraged to plant trees and flowers in their school nurseries and nurture them for use in the localities and school projects.
Trophies and certificates were awarded to the top three environment preservation practices and top three innovative ideas to protect environment in the category of individuals, educational institutions, CBOs, VECs and Eco Clubs and five eco clubs of Shillong-based schools.
In a similar programme at Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills, workshop and lecture sessions were organised at the Multipurpose Hall, DC’s office which was attended by a large number of schools and college students, NGOs, village elders, youth organization and officials of various government department in the district.
It was informed that a massive tree plantation drive will be organised on June 5, on the occasion of World Environment Day.
The district awardees included the Mawthawpdah area, Rilang Fishing Association, Kensimphlang Village and Rangthong Nongbah village from among the group category. M. Lyngdoh of Rohbah Village, T. Snaitang Phodjaud Rangthong, Community, T. Mawlein, Myntri Khadphrashnong Village in the individual category, while M. Shylla, Kyntiew La Ka Dong Multipurpose SHG Tynnai, and FAFMCS, Mawkyrwat, were awarded for their innovative ideas relating to environment. The awardees were recommended for the State Award to be presented in Shillong on June 5.
Other highlights of the day included a panel discussion, debate, painting and essay competitions held at Maharam Higher Secondary School, Mawkyrwat.
