Tree plantation campaign kicks off at Hiyanglam
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, August 03 2019:
Led by MLA Hiyanglam AC Dr Radheshyam Yumnam, a mass tree plantation campaign was initiated across the constituency yesterday keeping in mind the well-being and safety of the future generation.
On the first day, tree saplings were planted in and around Langmeidong playground and PHC Langmeidong.
Regarding the campaign, MLA Dr Radheshyam expressed concern about the living environment the future generation will face due to global warming.
"To address the issue of global warming to some extent and to alleviate the impending suffering to be faced by the future generation due to climate change, it is hightime we take strong action to stop activities that degrades environment", the MLA added.
Adding that deforestation in the name of industrialization, urbanization, establishment of factories, addition of number of vehicles etc, are some the main contributors to global warming, the MLA said that the mass tree plantation campaign undertaken in Hiyanglam AC was one such step to fight the drastic climate change for the safety of the furture generation.
About 5,000 tree saplings will be planted during the campaign in the constituency with the support of members of various club, organization and BJP members, he added and appeal all to extend support in its endeavour.