World Mangrove Day

On July 26, 2021, #World Mangrove Day was celebrated at Sumatinagar, Dhaspara II Gram Panchayat, Sagar Block, Sundarbans. The programme was held at Sumatinagar ferry ghat. The chief guest was Hon’ble Minister, Sundarbans Affair Department Mr. Bankim Chandra Hazra. Mr. Rajendranath Khara, President of Sagar Panchayat Sthayee Samity, and Mr. Bipin Padua, Upo Pradhan, Dhaspara II Gram Panchayet were also present in the programme. Dr. Chandrima Sinha graced the programme on behalf of the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS). The Mangrove Nursery of Sumatinagar, developed under MGNREGA was inaugurated. The ‘Farmers’ Field School’ was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister, which was damaged in Amphan and was then rebuilt by the initiative of Hermes, Paris.  In his welcome address, Mr. Hazra highlighted the need for the conservation of mangroves. He said the need for the conservation of mangroves to protect the biodiversity of the #Sundarbans is undeniable. He also mentioned that the responsibility does not end with just planting the mangroves. He appealed that everyone should actively participate in protecting the planted mangroves as well.  The Sundarbans dream of recuperating from the cyclones like Amphan and Yaas and the mangroves are the single sentinels providing this endless service.  #ProtectTheMangroves #WorldMangroveDay2021 #Sundarbans #UNESCO #GreenFuture