Manipur University, 25/02/2022: The Biodiversity, Ecology and Environment network, Manipur ( BEE NET, Manipur) formed in 2007 in Manipur University was founded with the objective of a holistic approach to Biodiversity conservation and environmental protection in Manipur. Under the theme "Towards greener Manipur", the Organisation had initiated Tree plantation programs and environmental awareness campaigns in different districts of Manipur during 2007-2010. Besides, it published occasional research papers, policy statements, books and a biennial newsletter called BeeNews.
On its 15th foundation day i.e. 25th February 2022(Friday), one day conference on understanding the Loktak lake was organised at 11 am at the Court Hall, Manipur University. Prof. P. Kumar Singh, retd Professor, Ethnobotany and Plant physiology lab, Centre of advanced study in life sciences, Department of Life Sciences, MU and Prof. N. Mohilal Meitei, Head, Department of Zoology, Manipur University & Vice- President, BEE NET Manipur were the praesidium members. Shri S. Bhubon Singh, Secy, BEE NET Manipur gave the welcome and introductory speech. Dr Rajiv Kangabam, Manager, BRTV, KIIT technology business incubator, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar was the main speaker and he spoke on " Human footprints on the Loktak lake".
Dr Ksh. Birla Singh, Associate professor, Dept of Zoology, MU, one of the panellists discussed the points put by the speaker with inputs on conservation steps of the lake. Dr N. Sanatomba Singh, assistant professor, department of Manipuri, MU, the other panellist during his observation provided inputs into the folklores & stories associated with the lake. A vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Ng. Jasanta Singh, head, dept of Pol. Sc, Pole Star college.
