IMPHAL, Nov 6 NNN: Saying that if Tokay Gecko does not belong to endangered group this reptile species should be put up for sale by issuing licenses to boost the State economy, stated Uttam Chand, Director, Department of Science and Technology, Manipur on Tuesday.
\nSpeaking at the concluding function of the 1st State Level Aquarium Exhibition cum Flower Show held at DM College campus here, Uttam Chand encouraged entrepreneurs in the State and talked in length about finding ways and means to develop the State economy.
\nPlants or animals which are found in Manipur are increasingly demanded by other states and countries and one of them is Tokay Gecko which has high medicinal values, he said. It has become one of the most attractive items of many interested buyers from outside the State and the fact is now well known by the people, Chand who attended the function as chief guest, added.
\nHe suggested that instead of imposing ban on selling either medicinal plants or animals available in Manipur it is better to promote them and allow selling after issuing proper licenses if they do not fall under the category of endangered groups.
\n\u201cIf we can export Tokay Gecko whose demand is on the rise it would significantly help boost the State economy,\u201d he further asserted and maintained that such business is carried out in other countries like Malaysia.
\nThe 1st State Level Aquarium Exhibition cum Flower Show organized by MASTEC started from November 3. The concluding function of the exhibition was attended by Ng Brajakumar, Principal, DM College of Commerce and Th Surendranath, Director, MASTEC as president and guest of honour respectively.
\nAltogether 69 aquarium tanks and three flower forums participated at the 4-day long Aquarium Exhibition cum Flower Show.<\/p>\n\n