MANIPUR’ S PHALONG VILLAGE HAS BEEN DECLARED THE AMUR FALCON VILLAGE

MANIPUR’ S PHALONG VILLAGE HAS BEEN DECLARED THE AMUR FALCON VILLAGE

The Government of Manipur has officially declared Phalong village located in Tamenglong district as the Amur Falcon Village. The announcement was made on 26th November 2015 by the Additional Chief Conservator of Forest, Mr. K. Angam. Chief Minister of Manipur Mr. Ibobi Singh and various other prominent personalities were also present on the occasion. The significant efforts made by the villagers to conserve the bird species were acknowledge and the village was also awarded with a sum of Rs.50, 000.