7th Edition of Amur Falcon Festival observed in Manipur : The 7th edition of the Amur Falcon Festival aimed at conservation and promotion of the migratory bird was celebrated at Tamenglong district. The festival at Multipurpose Hall, Tamenglong was organised by Tamenglong Forest Division in collaboration with Rain Forest Club Tamenglong, Wildlife Trust of India, Jim Corbett Foundation and Tamenglong Times.
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Forest and Environment Minister Th Biswajit, Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai and Principal Conservator of Forest Dr AK Joshi attended the festival as chief guest, guest of honour and president of the programme respectively. Speaking as the chief guest, Th Biswajit Singh thanked the people of Tamenglong for protecting the migratory bird.
Aim: To spread awareness about the protection and conservation of the Amur Falcon.
Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is the world’s longest-flying migratory bird. It is generally celebrated in the first or second week of November to strengthen human-nature relationships. The first edition of the Amur Falcon Festival was celebrated in 2015.
