World Environment Day observed at Kangpokpi, Tamenglong
Source: The Sangai Express
KANGGUI, June 06, 2013:
As part of the World Environment Day, members of Kanggui Youth Union planted different types of saplings yesterday in and around Kangpokpi.
The saplings were donated by MLA Nemcha Kipgen, while the iron ring guard to protect the planted saplings were sponsored by Kanggui Town Committee.
The plantation of saplings began at ADC Complex with Addl DC of Kangpokpi, DK Thangboi commissioning the plantation drive by planting a sapling.
The plantation of saplings proceeded towards IT Road, Kangpokpi PS area with Kpi PS II OC Mimin Kipgen planting a sapling near the Police Station Gate while the drive ended at Kangpokpi bazar.
Addl DC Kanggui DK Thangboi, Nehu Yuva Kendra Kanggui Youth Coordinator, Salam Gourakishwor Singh, Members of Kanggui Women Welfare Organization, student of Elite Hr Sec School, Kanggui also took part in the sapling plantation.
The World Environment Day was also observed at Indoor Stadium, Tamenglong.
The programme was jointly organised by the district administration and Hornbill.
MLA Janghemlung Panmei; DC of Tamenglong C Arthur and Lt Col Ajay Sehgal 2nd in Command, 13 AR graced the observance programme as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Cleanliness drive, tree saplings plantation, spot painting competition, running race, seminar, quiz competition, debate, extempore speech were organised as a part of the observance.