Source: The Sangai Express / Addie Chiphang
Ukhrul, June 05 2009:
Like in other parts of the world, Ukhrul district observed the world environment day at the Mini secretariat Complex here today.
Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar was the chief guest and DIO Shimreingam was the guest of honour respectively of the function.
The function was kicked off with social awareness campaign on NREGS in connection with the World Environment Day where in the end saplings were planted in an around the compound of Mini Secretariat.
The programme was organized by Ukhrul Students Union (HKL/Hunphun Katamnao Long) in collaboration with the district administration and also sponsored by the DRDA Ukhrul.
The function was attended by various civil societies, organizations and students community of the district.
Simultaneously, the day was also observed under the theme, 'Your Planet Needs You' at Uklhrul Town Hall organized by UDAFS and NYK and sponsored by DC and District Forest office, Ukhrul.
During the programme social work and sapling plantation were taken up at Gandhi Avenue and Town hall.
The programme was participated by all the SHG under UDFS.