World Environment Day : Thoubal, Chandel and Tengnoupal

05 June 2018,

World Environment Day : Thoubal, Chandel and Tengnoupal

In order to safe guard the environment and to promote the cause of clean and green surroundings among the population, the units of HQ IGAR (South) under took a number of activities including tree plantation drives to mark World Environment Day in conjunction with locals including students of different localities in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Chandel and Tengnoupal districts, Manipur.

Keithalmanbi Battalion joined hands with various Youth Clubs, Meira Paibis, Schools, Colleges and NGOs of Andro, Lilong, Singjamei, Canchipur and nearby areas. With the theme of “Beat Plastic Pollution” a series of events were org by the unit which included tree plantation drive, lectures, seminars and cleanliness drives. A fancy dress competition was also org for young kids who were rewarded for their innovative ideas. Approximately 650 saplings were planted across all Company Operating Bases.

Lectures and seminars were organized to motivate and to educate all with the ill effects of plastic and its harm to the environment. Mantripukhri Battalion organised tree plantation drives with Meira Paibis and elders of nearby villages in an around all Company Operating Bases of the battalion. Shri K Biren Singh, MLA, Lamlai Assembly Constituency was also part of the tree plantation drive and asked the gathering to keep their surroundings clean.

More than 550 saplings were planted by school children of various schools, members from the Youth Clubs and Zilla Parishad members. Phundrei Battalion reached out to the remote areas in Thoubal district and organised tree plantation drives in an around all Company Operating Bases of the battalion. Approximately 500 saplings were planted by villagers, school children of various schools, members from the Youth Clubs, Zilla Parishad members and troops of the Battalion Tulihal Battalion also conducted a number of events in Nambol, Patsoi, Mayang Imphal and adjoining areas.

World Environment Day : Thoubal, Chandel and Tengnoupal

Events such as tree plantation drive, cleanliness drive, cycle rally and seminar were organised where villagers and school children of various schools enthusiastically participated. Pamphlets and posters on environmental issues were also distributed to people in Wangoi Bazaar as part of the cleanliness drive. Issues including banning of plastic bags, open defecation free areas and keeping surroundings clean were conveyed to people. More than 100 saplings were planted during the drive.

A tree plantation drive was organised by the Sajik Tampak Battalion celebrating World Environment Day under the theme 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. The arboriculture activity received an overwhelming response from villagers, school children and locals who participated in large numbers to plant the saplings in the area. Prior to the plantation, Sajik Battalion conducted lectures for the locals and students emphasizing the need for a cleaner environment.

The local population extended their gratitude to Divisional Forest Officer, Chandel for assisting in organising the event and assured to protect the forested area by restricting deforestation. A total of 300 saplings were planted which included fruit bearing trees. The event was organised at three villages of Aigejang, Khollen and Sajik Tampak and it reflects the assimilation of Kana Valley in the national mainstream.

World Environment Day : Thoubal, Chandel and Tengnoupal

Chandel Battalion organised a sapling plantation drive at Childrens Park, Chandel in conjunction with District Forest Department, Chandel Football Friends and other NGOs on the occasion of World Environment Day. The villagers participated with great enthusiasm and a total of 100 saplings were planted in the park. Lecture on environmental awareness and plantation of 50 saplings was also carried out at Assam Rifles Public school, Pallel wherein teachers and students got together to participate in this noble cause. The occasion was a learning experience for young budding minds.

Moreh Battalion celebrated the auspicious day at village Thangbung Minou and village Chongjang, Tengnoupal district wherein the team of Moreh Battalion conducted lectures on the importance of afforestation followed by plantation of saplings in both the villages.

In the lectures the stress was laid on benefits of trees in our day to day life and for our future generation. The event saw active participation of the locals which included 58 villages from Thangbung Minou and 22 villagers from Chongjang. A total of 100 saplings were planted in both the villages.

The efforts of Assam Rifles were aimed at making the populace aware as well as responsible for keeping the environment clean and green. The celebration of World Environment Day will go a long way in keeping our environment preserved for future generations.