OUR REPORTER : AIZAWL, FEB 14
An inaugural function of Fire Prevention Week, 2021 was held at MADC, Forest Hall, here in Siaha, on Friday last. Shri.K esavan R,IAS Deputy Commissioner and Chairman District Level Fire Prevention Committee, Siaha graced this function as Chief Guest.
Shri. Thaly T. Azyu, Conservator of Forest, MADC & Secretary DLFP Committee presided the function. Speaking on the occasion, Chief guest stressed the importance of cooperation between Government's concern departments, NGOs and general public in the Fire preventive measures, and said almost all the wild Fire incidents were caused by mischievous act or by accident of individuals. As the benefits of having bountiful flora and fauna was enjoyed by one and all, the harsh impact of destroyed flora and fauna by wild fire was also suffered by one and all. Therefore the Fire preventive measures must not taken up by forest department alone, it be taken up by one and all, he quipped. He also implored the general public to strictly abide by the Government's order in regard to Jhum burning scheduled dates to avoid wild fire.
(Source: The Mizoram Post Vol 18 Issue 247 Aizawl Monday 15 February 2021 http://themizorampost.net/page-view?date=15-02-2121&page_no=3)