Lakhipuronline Digital Desk, March 22, 2025: The Mutum Leikai Youth Club, United North East Charitable Society, and Barak Eco-system and Water Governance Resource Centre, in collaboration with NEADS and the Inter Agency Group, Cachar, hosted a World Water Day celebration today at the Barak River Bank in Singerband, Mutum Leikai.
The event, which began at 10:00 AM, focused on addressing water scarcity, pollution, and environmental degradation related to climate change, aiming to promote the conservation of the Barak River and protect riverside communities from disasters.
Key Highlights of the Event
The program featured a Boat Race and a Swimming Marathon, highlighting the importance of the river and the need for its preservation.
Notable Attendees
Several dignitaries and experts participated, including:
- Dr. Parthankar Choudhury – Dean, Department of Ecology and Environment, Assam University
- Dr. Rajiv Gupta – Consultant, District Disaster Management Authority, Cachar
- Biraj Sharma – SDO, Department of Fishery
- Debojit Gupta – Convenor, Inter Agency Group, Cachar
- Y. Mani Singha – Retired Headmaster
- U. Chaoba Singha
- Ph. Manidhan Singha – Head Master, M Deb Singh Memorial Academy
- P. Rajendra Singha – Retired Head Master, Bidyapati Singha
Key Discussions & Expert Insights
- Dr. Parthankar Choudhury emphasized the impact of climate change on global water resources and the urgent need to conserve the Barak River.
- Biraj Sharma highlighted the decline in fish populations due to harmful fishing practices and urged adherence to fishing regulations.
- Dr. Rajiv Gupta addressed the increasing number of climate-induced disasters and the necessity of ecosystem conservation.
- Debojit Gupta pointed out deforestation and ecosystem destruction as major causes of changing water conditions and stressed collective action to improve water quality.
- P. Rajendra Singha noted the visible changes in the Barak River and called for timely action to ensure its sustainability.
Competition Results
Open Swimming Competition
🥇 1st Prize – Biramangal Singha (Singerband Mahadev Leikai)
🥈 2nd Prize – I. Manjoy Singha (Singerband Heisnam Leikai)
Junior Swimming Competition
🥇 1st Prize – Abdur Rahman (Singerband Babul Leikai)
🥈 2nd Prize – M. Neeraj Singha (Singerband Mutum Leikai)
Boat Race (8 Teams)
🏆 1st Prize – Singerband Kaithel Leikai Team
🥈 2nd Prize – Singerband Mutum Leikai Team
Gratitude & Future Commitments
The organizers—Mutum Leikai Youth Club, United North East Charitable Society, and Barak Eco-system and Water Governance Resource Centre—expressed gratitude to supporting organizations like NEADS, the TROSA project, event experts, referees Huirem Nanadakishore Singha, Mutum Rajendra, and Oja Dinamani, and all participants.
They also pledged to continue such conservation-focused initiatives in the future.
📺 Watch the visual report of the event on Lakhipuronline YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/hGWE1Qj3csg