HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, March 13: The Forest Man of India, Padma Shri Jadav Payeng, on Wednesday said “Nature is above all religion, politics, economics, science, etc.” at Darrang College here on Wednesday.
The event was organised by the Department of Political Science in collaboration with Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Welfare Trust, IQAC Darrang College, and IICNNS.
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Reportedly, Payeng was delivering his speech on the topic ‘Wildlife and Environment’.
Emphasising the tangible and impactful solutions to climate change, Payeng said, “Nature is our real God, Allah, etc. Instead of building concrete temples, mosques, or churches to worship God, let’s all plant trees to protect nature with that money.”
Padma Shri Payeng urged all to come forward to dedicate everyone’s service to protect our nature and the environment.
In his speech, Payeng lamented that there is no adequate curriculum on nature available for students in the education policy of the countries in the world.
Further, mentioning the role of the women’s community in maintaining the balance of nature, he urged the students and women to act for the protection of nature and play a pivotal role in this regard.
He said, as a result of global warming, the temperature has risen significantly, and it would reach 50 degrees celsius this year.
Several children have died due to the heat wave in the past year.
He further urged the government in his speech, to schedule summer vacation for schools only in the months when the temperature will rise too high.
In his speech, he briefed his journey of making the Molai forest as a living example of how individual actions can contribute to a sustainable and harmonious coexistence between humanity and the environment.
Instead of cutting cakes on birthdays, everyone should try to plant a tree and nurture it, Payeng added. He urged all to continue all developmental and construction works without felling trees.
President of Darrang College Governing Body and retired professor Dr Khageswar Borkakoti chaired the meeting while Principal of the college Dr Polashmoni Saikia delivered the welcome address.
Among others, Dr Manas Patgiri, HoD, Political Science; Prince Zeme, Chairman of Srimanta Sankardev Welfare Trust; Hiranya Hazarika, Vice Principal of the college; Pranabjyoti Das; and college faculties Dr Swapnali Kakati, Bhagyshree Saikia, Dr Harendra Nath Morang, and Dr Sweta Mahanta; students; and faculties attended the meeting.
During the program, the Department of Political Science of the college signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Srimanta Sankardev Welfare Trust to carry out some activities.
Noted environmental activist and nature lover Dr Harendra Nath Morang planted a Nagchampa seedling in the college premises for the occasion. Noted drama activist and senior employee of the college, Achyut Sarma, conducted the entire program.
