Minister of forest, ecology, wildlife and environment & border affairs, Y. Patton Wednesday said the department should oppose and discourage destruction of flora & fauna and wildlife and urged officials to take measures against all poaching and hunting of wildlife.
Patton was addressing his first meeting with the department officials at Principal Chief Conservative Forest (PCCF) office conference hall Wednesday.
During the address, the minister highlighted the resolution adopted by the cabinet to strictly ban serving of “wild animals and birds delicacy” in any form in public functions and also to discourage accepting wildlife as token of gifts or presents.
Paton urged the officers, implementing agencies to execute schemes and programmes with utmost transparency stating that all programmes and schemes would be strictly monitored. He said nothing should be done “undercover.”
He called upon the officers to bring out innovative programmes and policies and also to shoulder responsibility, accountability inspite of difficulties and hindrances.
Earlier the programme was chaired by Dr. C.L Geol, PCCF and HOFF. Principal secretary for forest L. Kire was also present during the function.
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