Imphal, 07 March 2017 ( Evening News ): Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, North East Industrial Scientific Technology, Lamphelpat will develop green campus at 5 Schools in Manipur. The Green Project sponsored by GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has chosen Wangkhei High School and CC Higher Secondary School in Imphal East and Kendriya Vidyalaya Lamphelpat, Assam Rifles Public School, and Praja High School Lamshang in Imphal West District in the first phase. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, (CSIR)  and North East Industrial Scientific Technology (NEIST) Lamphelpat today held an awareness program on development of Green Campus in schools of Manipur at its office. Speaking at the program, consultant, govt of Manipur Dr RK Nimai described the green project for the school campus under the supervision of CSIR North East Industrial Scientific Technology as a significant move. He said it will not only make the students aware of the environment but also help in protecting and preserving the environment. He said the students should be taught the importance of plants in the maintenance of the environment. Dr Nimai also stressed the need to give scientific knowledge about the plant the students are planting.