Monday, June 23, 2014

Green Mizoram: Lal Thanhawla inaugurates Landscape Devt project

Aizawl, Jun 24 : A project initiated by Environment & Forest department, government of Mizoram 'Unique Landscape Development Programme in and around Durtlang Kham (Precipice)' was launched on Sunday.

Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla inaugurated the same in a function organised for the purpose at Leitan YMA Hall.

Local councils of Durtlang, Leitan, Bawngkawn and Chaltlang, who are to carry out the project, were invited in the launching programme today.

Inaugurating the Unique Landscape Development Programme, the Chief Minister said that the area in and around Durtlang is the only beautiful and serene space left in the northern part of Aizawl, in acknowledgement of which, the state government is most concerned over its protection from fire etc.

in its preservation and renovation as well.

Lal Thanhawa lauded the local councils for dedicating the lands under their respective jurisdiction and for coming forward with a true sense of ownership.

"It is our responsibility to embellish the land in our possession with a sense of ownership", he added.

The Chief Minister mentioned in his speech that attempt was made in 2008 with Aizawl Development Authority (ADA) to embellish the land above-mentioned for panoramic view.

It was even proposed that the house-sites allotted between Bawngkawn and Durtlang may be cancelled.

'Despite vigorous attempt, the plan was unsuccessful", CM said.

Chief Minister expressed thankfulness over the younger generation for developing the sense of environment protection.

He also lauded some YMA branches in some parts of the State for carrying out programmes of wildlife, bamboo and trees protection.

The Chief Minister handed over the fund for carrying out the Landscape Development Programme through the local councils.