Manipur, Sept. 28 -- Awangbou stressed that collective participation is needed for safeguarding the eco-system, which is also the basic principle of the forest department.

Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Awangbow Newmai on Monday instructed forest department officials to focus on raising awareness among the general public about the various activities of the department.

The minister said the public especially in the hills lack clarity regarding the activities of the department. He was addressing the officials during the inauguration of Tengnoupal forest division complex on Monday.

Thanking the village authorities for giving land to construct the complex, Awangbow said that the department must target on raising awareness ...