ITANAGAR, Jul 7: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) today said that time has come for the people to revive the bond with nature, adding that 'it is the duty of every citizen to preserve and protect the flora and fauna.'
Speaking at the concluding programme of ’Workshop on Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan’, at Lumdung in East Kameng district, the Governor commended the department of environment and forests for the initiatives to protect the gift of nature. He advised the officials of the department to educate, motivate and encourage the people, particularly the local population to conserve their environment.
While suggesting that protection of environment must be incorporated in the school curriculum, Parnaik said that there must be social messages for young minds to connect with nature.
Sharing his deep concern regarding encroachment of forest land by some vested interest people, the Governor called for timely action to address the issue.
The Governor released publications of Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, titled 'Orchids, its identification, cultivation & conservation ' authored by Jumter Nyorak, Orchid Research Centre, Tipi and Booklet 'Community Conserved Areas’, by World Wildlife Fund for Nature.
The Governor also participated in the 'Van Mahotsav' programme earlier in the day. Taking part in the programme organized by the Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, the Governor, accompanied by the First Lady of the State Anagha Parnaik inaugurated the ‘Van Mahotsav’ Park at Eco-Park, Yarping and Natural Orchidarium cum Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre for Native Orchid species of East Kameng District and planted ‘Bokul’ saplings on the occasion. As part of the celebration, the Governor distributed saplings to Gaon Burahs and public on the occasion.
Minister for Environment & Forests etc. and local MLA, Mama Natung, Chairman, State Biodiversity Board Tayek Goi and Koj Rinya, member Secretary SBB also spoke on the occasion. 
Principal Chief Conservator of Forest  Jitendra Kumar gave a presentation on Biodiversity: Status and Potential in Arunachal Pradesh. 
Vishesh Uppal, Director, Governance, law & order of World Wildlife Fund- India briefed on the District Level Consultations on State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
MLA Tapak Taku, Commissioner to Governor Ankur Garg, Deputy Commissioner, East Kameng, Sachin Rana, Superintendent of Police, Rahul Gupta and Divisional Forest Officer Ankit Kumar also participated in the programme.

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