As part of its ongoing environmental awareness campaign, the Forest Department organized an Extempore Speech Competition at Government Higher Secondary School, Kiphire, on June 3. The initiative aims to instill a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness among the younger generation.

The short program began with a speech by Chupitho (SFS), Assistant Conservator of Forests, Kiphire Division, who emphasized the importance of such events in building foundational environmental knowledge and awareness.

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A total of 20 students from Classes 11 and 12 — both male and female — participated in the competition.

The winners of the competition were:

1st Prize – Dolen Ama T Chang, Class 11 Science

2nd Prize – Akhamong T Sangtam, Class 11 Arts

3rd Prize – Gyan Darnal, Class 12 Science

The environment campaign, which began on May 27, will continue until June 5, culminating in observance of World Environment Day.