<p>Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde arrived in Aizawl on Monday on a two-day visit to the Northeastern state.</p>.<p>This is the first time in 30 years that a chief justice is visiting Mizoram.</p>.<p>Justice Bobde took part in a programme, 'Meet on Green Mizoram', at the conference hall of the Mizoram assembly in the afternoon.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Zoramthanga, Law Minister TJ Lalnuntluanga, two judges of the Gauhati High Court -- Justice Michael Zothankhuma and Justice Nelson Sailo, among others, attended the event.</p>.<p>Speaking at the programme, Justice Bobde said the role of the judiciary goes beyond that of merely responding to an environmental crisis.</p>.<p>It has a significant responsibility in upholding the environmental laws, he said.</p>.<p>Wherever there is an opportunity, the judiciary should make its contribution in promoting compliance with the best principles of environmental conservation and sustainable development, Justice Bobde said.</p>.<p>Emphasising the importance of preservation and conservation of the environment, the chief justice said the environment is one issue that concerns all generations.</p>.<p>He further noted that understanding how the environment works and keeping it healthy requires knowledge and skills in many disciplines.</p>.<p>It is an interdisciplinary field that integrates Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, Geography, Atmospheric Science, Mathematics, among others, he said.</p>.<p>The chief minister said it is necessary that environmental protection and economic growth go hand in hand in the march towards development.</p>.<p>He also pointed out the state government's measures in developing bamboo resources, stating that Mizoram was committed to the preservation of the environment. </p>
<p>Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde arrived in Aizawl on Monday on a two-day visit to the Northeastern state.</p>.<p>This is the first time in 30 years that a chief justice is visiting Mizoram.</p>.<p>Justice Bobde took part in a programme, 'Meet on Green Mizoram', at the conference hall of the Mizoram assembly in the afternoon.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Zoramthanga, Law Minister TJ Lalnuntluanga, two judges of the Gauhati High Court -- Justice Michael Zothankhuma and Justice Nelson Sailo, among others, attended the event.</p>.<p>Speaking at the programme, Justice Bobde said the role of the judiciary goes beyond that of merely responding to an environmental crisis.</p>.<p>It has a significant responsibility in upholding the environmental laws, he said.</p>.<p>Wherever there is an opportunity, the judiciary should make its contribution in promoting compliance with the best principles of environmental conservation and sustainable development, Justice Bobde said.</p>.<p>Emphasising the importance of preservation and conservation of the environment, the chief justice said the environment is one issue that concerns all generations.</p>.<p>He further noted that understanding how the environment works and keeping it healthy requires knowledge and skills in many disciplines.</p>.<p>It is an interdisciplinary field that integrates Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, Geography, Atmospheric Science, Mathematics, among others, he said.</p>.<p>The chief minister said it is necessary that environmental protection and economic growth go hand in hand in the march towards development.</p>.<p>He also pointed out the state government's measures in developing bamboo resources, stating that Mizoram was committed to the preservation of the environment. </p>