Mizoram State Climate Change Cell under Mizoram Science, Technology & Innovation Council (MISTIC) in collaboration with DC office, Lawngtlai organised an awareness programme on 'the science of climate change in Mizoram' at DC's Conference Hall, Lawngtlai, yesterday.

Pi Shashanka Ala, IAS, Deputy Commissioner graced the function with her presence and delivered a speech, stressing on the urgency of tackling climate change in Mizoram. Dr RK Lallianthanga, Chief Scientific Officer & Member Secretary, MISTIC, delivered a keynote address on climate change.

Pi H. Laldinpuii, Project Scientist, MISTIC gave a powerpoint presentation on Global Climate change and its impact, while Pu Lalthanpuia, Scientist-B, MISTIC gave a powerpoint presentation on climate change in Mizoram and its devastating impacts on our enviroments and our daily life. The presentations were followed by a session of questions and answers and discussion.

The programme was attended by government officials, NGOs representatives and students.