N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist email: nmunall@yahoo.in National Mango Day is celebrated on 22 July since 1987 as supported by the National Horticulture Board, acknowledged by the Tourism Board of India. Since then, the day is observed by mango lovers with bustling mango markets, vibrant exhibitions and a plethora of delectable mango sweets. India was the…
N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist email: nmunall@yahoo.in Wetlands are areas where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. They occur where the water table is at or near the surface of the land, or where the land is covered by water. Rainfall that reaches the ground can be…
Osmee Nongmeikapam, Lecturer in Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School Nestled in the serene landscapes of northeastern India, Manipur is renowned for its natural beauty and vibrant cultural heritage. However, beneath this beauty lie profound challenges in governance that demand immediate attention and reform. These challenges, rooted in systemic inefficiencies and ethical concerns, underscore the urgency…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist email: nmunall@yahoo.in Our planet is our home, the place that sustains us; but are we living in harmony with nature? This is the famish question that our skilled youths are to ask. World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on the 15th July. The theme for this year is ‘Youth Skills for…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in July, 11 is celebrated as the World Population Day. If we do not take charge of our population size, then nature will do it for us. Economists think of the population as an asset, but from an environmental perspective, it’s a curse. This day reminds us about the impact of…
N Munal Meitei, Environmentalist email: nmunall@yahoo.in The UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, will convene in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11-22 November 2024 with the objective of building on the previous successes and paving the way for future ambition to effectively tackle the global climate crisis. The Conference of Parties (COP) with 198 parties including European Union…
N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist email: nmunall@yahoo.in World Decarbonisation Day is observed on 25th June. Decarbonisation is the removal or reduction of CO2 output intothe atmosphere. The goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by eliminating fossil fuel combustion. It will be achieved by switching to theuse of low-carbon energy sources. Carbon emissions are driving the climate…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in The country is celebrating the 75th Vana Mahotsova, the great festival of forests from 1-7 July with the ethos to save the environment and the mother earth. In the meantime, the state is facing with a massive flash flood from overflowing the River banks mainly in Imphal area. Such are…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist. Email- nmunall@yahoo.in Van Mahotsav, the great festival of forest, celebrated from July 1 to 7 has the ambitions to save the mother Earth. In this festival, 1.43 billion citizens are purposed to plant a sapling to conserve the forests and for greening the motherland. This beautiful initiative surely save the pristine…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist email: nmunall@yahoo.in Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water, using renewable electricity. Hydrogen is one of the most prevalent elements in nature and used in thermal, nuclear and electrical fields. Although there are various types of hydrogen energy, such as grey and blue hydrogen, the green hydrogen is the only…
