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World Wetlands Day 2018 observed in Manipur

Imphal, Feb 2 (UNI) As part of World Wetlands Day 2018 observance under the theme ‘Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban Future’, a discussion programme was held today at State Information Centre, Palace Compound, Imphal.
The observation was jointly organised by department of environment, government of Manipur and editors’ guild, Manipur, to spread awareness to the general public about the importance of preserving wetlands in urban areas. The Day is observed every year on February 2 since the adoption of Ramsar vonvention in 1971 to help raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands.
Meghachandra Kongbam, director, information and public relations, government of Manipur, said that the theme is very suitable in view of today’s context. Putting stress on the role of media he said that the media persons have a big role in spreading awareness to the general public in preserving wetlands in the urban areas.
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