Manipur, on February 17, hosted the first of four B20 sessions — the official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community — scheduled in the Northeast. Given the upcoming G20 events in Manipur, local fishermen and community members cleaned Takmu Pat in a significant effort to conserve the pristine environment of the unique Loktak Lake. Residences built on Phumdi have endangered the lake and negatively impacted the surrounding ecosystem. The inhabitants of this lake have been utilizing natural resources to establish a vibrant local economy for generations.