Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 26: To honour Manzoor Wangnoo, Chairman of the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO), with the prestigious 3rd Green Chandigarh Award, a function organised by Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID) was held here today.
Manzoor Wangnoo was honoured for his exceptional contributions to environmental conservation.
Speaking on the occasion, Wangnoo expressed gratitude to CRRID for the honour and dedicated the award to the dedicated team members of NLCO, administration (especially SMC & LC&MA), stakeholders and well wishers.
The event saw the participation of esteemed members including Conference Coordinator Dr. Manoj Teotia, representatives from travel and trade associations, former bureaucrats, academicians, and dedicated volunteers.
Dr. Teotia hailed the efforts taken by the Lakes Conservation & Management Authority (LCMA) for cleaning, beautification and conservation of Dal Lake in their speeches.
Participants expressed their appreciation for Wangnoo’s significant efforts in environmental conservation and conveyed gratitude to CRRID for the prestigious recognition.
Discussions during the event highlighted the importance of environmental preservation and emphasized collective responsibility in safeguarding natural resources.
Special acknowledgement was given to the administration, particularly the LC&MA, for their proactive measures in improving the environment, notably in keeping Dal and Nigeen lakes cleaner.
Among others who attended the event included Dr. G N Qasba, Former SMC Commissioner; Farooq Gillani, Former Chief Conservator Forests, G N Var, President Private Schools Association, Dr. Rafi Ahmad, Former Director Board of School Education, Aijaz Naqshbandi, Urban and Regional Planner; Tariq Ghani, President CCIK, Farooq Kuthoo, Executive Committee Member KCC&I, Prof. M A Shah, HoD Physics NIT Srinagar, Dr. Tauseef, Executive Committee Member KCC&I, and Rizvi Amjad, Environment Enthusiast.
The event concluded with a pledge to foster a spirit of collaboration and commitment towards environmental stewardship.
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