Assam Rifles observes 'Go Green Fortnight'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 02 2012:
Assam Rifles HQ IGAR (South) undertook a plantation drive today under "Go Green Fortnight" with an aim of saving and regenerating flora and to reclaim the natural setting of yester years and preserve ecological balance in the state, informed in a statement released by Public Relation Officer of HQ IGAR (South) .
The "Go Green Fortnight" is planned over the area of responsibility of IGAR (S) from July 01 to July 15 this year and will cover area around Mantripukhri, Pallel, Tengnoupal, Somsai, Chassad, Shangshak, Keithelmanbi, Thoubal, Kakching, Sajik Tampak and CCpur.
A large number of ornamental, fruit trees/plants and medicinal trees will be planted during this green drive.
Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM of IGAR (S) inaugurated the event by planting the first sapling.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that it is a matter of serious concern that the forest cover is depleting rapidly and the plantation drive is a big leap forward towards greener and eco friendly Manipur.
While highlighting the environmental benefits of trees, he also expressed concern regarding the adverse climate change in Manipur due to deforestation and exhorted all to preserve the bio diversity of the state.