Nagaland gets Environmental Development Award in Malaysia

Dimapur, September 7: Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang received the Award for Environmental Development at the 4th State of Perak last evening in a glittering function attended by hundreds of renowned global leaders, academicians and personalities from various parts of the world. According to a statement issued by Media Cell, Chief Minister’s Office, Zeliang was recognised by the Dialogue organisers, Institute Darul Rudzuan in collaboration with the Malaysian government, for the efforts made by the people of Nagaland for environmental preservation and promotion. Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister in his keynote address narrated the efforts of the Naga people to make Nagaland the Amur Falcon Capital of the World and how Nagas, like many South East Asian societies, live in close proximity and dependent on nature. He received the Award on behalf of the people of Nagaland and thanked the organisers for appreciating and recognising the people's efforts to conserve and preserve nature. The Chief Minister also appealed to the people of Nagaland to continue environmental preservation and development, adding that they should cooperate with the government to undertake mass tree plantation every year and preserve available natural flora and fauna.