Bhopal: Conserve wetland to save life

Bhopal: Conserve wetland to save life

Staff ReporterUpdated: Thursday, May 30, 2019, 09:30 AM IST
article-image

BHOPAL: Wetland conservation is possible only with the people’s cooperation, said  additional secretary of the Union environment and forest ministry Dr. Amita Prasad at a national workshop organised by EPCO on the occasion of World Wetland Day here on Wednesday.

Wetlands (lakes, reservoirs, ponds etc.) are very important for life and they must be saved from pollution and encroachment, she said. She said that wetlands play an important role in the life of human beings and animals. Lives of several animals, birds, plants and human beings are dependent on wetlands.  Principal secretary urban development, housing and environment Malay Shrivastava said that all-round efforts are being made by the state government to conserve wetlands. ‘Namami Devi Narmade’ campaign is a unique effort in that direction.  The campaign is moving ahead with people’s participation.

RECENT STORIES

Global Outreach: AIIMS Bhopal Inks Tripartite MoU

Global Outreach: AIIMS Bhopal Inks Tripartite MoU

Bhopal: BMC Commissioner Takes Stock Of Drinking Water Supply

Bhopal: BMC Commissioner Takes Stock Of Drinking Water Supply

MP: Congress Mulling Over Candidates For Gwalior, Morena, Khandwa

MP: Congress Mulling Over Candidates For Gwalior, Morena, Khandwa

MP: Internal Squabbling Hits Party After Ex-MLA Joins BJP

MP: Internal Squabbling Hits Party After Ex-MLA Joins BJP

Bhopal Power Cut March 29: Power To Remain Disrupted In BDA Colony, Pebbles Bay & More; Check Full...

Bhopal Power Cut March 29: Power To Remain Disrupted In BDA Colony, Pebbles Bay & More; Check Full...