CSIR-North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat, enthusiastically celebrated World Environment Day 2024 and was committed to the theme. A special programme was held at Dr JN Baruah’s auditorium, wherein Padma Shri Smt. Yanung Jamoh Lego, a renowned traditional herbal healer from Arunachal Pradesh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Dr Viswajanani Sattigeri, Scientist & Head, CSIR-TKDL, New Delhi, was the Guest of Honour.
Dr Virendra M Tiwari, Director, CSIR-NEIST, addressed the gathering and emphasised the cultivation of medicinal plants and judicious use of land and water resources. He highly appreciated the contribution of Padma Shri Smt. Yanung Jamoh Lego is towards society in healing thousands from life-threatening diseases. Dr Viswajanani Sattigeri stressed the significance of documentation of traditional knowledge, the importance of our biodiversity and related flora and fauna in the environment. She highlighted the need for land restoration through extensive plantation efforts and advocated for adopting environment friendly lifestyles.
Smt. Yanung J Lego emphasised the importance of every individual’s efforts to foster sustainable living for future generations. She stressed the significance of maintaining a green, pollution-free environment amidst increasing urbanisation and urged people to work closely with nature.
more than 250 farmers and women cultivators from different regions of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, besides the CSIR-NEIST fraternity, attended the programme. As a part of the celebration, the dignitaries also planted medicinal plant saplings on campus.
The programme concluded with the distribution of more than 2000 medicinal plant saplings to progressive farmers, NGOs, SHGs by RCFC-NER, CSIR-NEIST. During the event, seeds of CSIR-released BLB-resistant rice variety ‘Samba Mansuri’ along with OP-12 Biofertilizer developed by CSIR-NEIST were also distributed to the farmers. The event served as a reminder of social responsibility to safeguard the environment and promote sustainable practices for a greener and healthier future.
