State College of Teacher Education (SCTE) Kohima on July 27 observed “World Nature Conservation Day” under the theme “Seven billion dreams; one planet; consume with care” UNEP, with Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) department of forests, ecology, environment and wildlife Subongnukshi (IFS) as resource person.
Focussing on state environment, the resource person emphasized on conservation and pointed out the uniqueness of state flora and fauna and the methods of government methods that have been adopted to conserve the flora and fauna.
He called upon the student teachers to play their part responsibly as educators. Subongnukshi also pointed out that conserving the environment was rooted within oneself and that even before the government implemented such law, the locals took the initiative to the preservation of the environment.
The programme was organized as a part of their yearly academic plan which aims to equip the student teachers with knowledge besides the regular curriculum.