World Environment Day organized at Khongsang-Tamenglong road
5th June 2022
World Environment Day organized at Khongsang-Tamenglong road
Observing World Environment Day, 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 sector AR/IGAR (East) conducted various activities to spread awareness about the threat to the environment due to rising pollution levels and climate change.
The batallion initiated a mass plantation drive to plant 11,000 saplings in Tamenglong & KPI district in next three days. For beautification of roads, various ornamental flowering shrubs are being planted by the batallion.
Further Boganvillia & Hibiscus saplings were planted along Rani Gaidinliu Vatika on Khongsang- Tamenglong road. Alongwith the plantation drive, an awareness rally with various placards on environment protection was taken out on Khongsang - Tamenglong road. To commemorate the day a cleanliness drive at the water reservoir, tamenglong was also organised, further spreading the message of clean environment.
Commandant, 44 Assam Rifles speaking on the occasion said that there is only one earth and each one of us have the power and responsibility to spark change needed for the people and the planet.
He further stressed on the contribution of trees in preserving the environment. He persuaded locals of Tamenglong and KPI district to do their bit in conserving the environment and mother earth by following the slogan "Each one, Plant one".
World Environment Day organized at Khongsang-Tamenglong road
Lt Col Mohit Vaishnava, PRO (Defence)
Imphal, Manipur
Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing)
Government Of India
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This Press Release was posted on 06 June 2022
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