Minister for Environment Forests & Climate Change CL John, inaugurated Public Park-cum-Botanical Garden at Forest Colony, Mon, developed by Mon Forest Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at the inauguration programme as the special guest, the minister appreciated the efforts of Mon Forest Division, being the pioneer in coming up with such idea since there is no park in Mon Town till date. He also talked about the extension of this Public Park and Botanical Garden in coming days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also acknowledged the uniqueness of the State, where more than 90% land are privately owned under customary laws and which have been given constitutional protection under article 371A, adding that sometimes it becomes difficult to implement development activities. However, he requested all wards representatives to come forward and co-operate with government department through land donation for coming up of such parks in other parts of Mon Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stating that Wagiem Ward Park is only the starting point being first of such kind in Mon Town, the minster further appraised about the challenges faced by department in conserving the forest and wildlife and called upon the people to quit hunting of wild animals. He also encouraged the children to use such parks as a platform to learn and grow physically and mentally as well for recreational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the welcome address, DFO Mon Rajesh Kumar, has acknowledged the efforts of division official and staffs for their sincere works during the development of this park.
UDA Mon Kaihong Konyak, requested to take action on other urgent infrastructure needs inside the colony to minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wagiem Ward head GB, Chingam Konyak, while praising the department for developing this park, has promised to co-operate and collaborate with forest department in keeping and maintaining public park as it also falls under Wagiem Ward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) president Ponglem Konyak, appreciated the efforts of department for coming up with such idea where children or students can play. She also encouraged the ward, organisation, administration and other bodies to contribute to the park to beautify and upgrade the public park for whole community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ADC-cum-administrator, Mon Town Council, Temjennaro Longkumer, encouraged the individuals present in the programme to plant more trees, since planting of trees is not only for aesthetic purposes but also for numerous health benefits and combat the climate change. She also emphasized on the cleanliness and the waste treatment and encouraged the Mon town community to adopt a healthy life style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme concluded with the ceremonial plantations by all the dignitaries inside the park and vote of thanks was delivered by Deputy Forest Range Officer, Mon Tongkem Konyak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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