Tree plantation drive held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imp/Chd/Kak, August 08 2022:
The NSS, NCC and ECO club of United College, Lambung, Chandel district organised a tree plantation drive today at the college campus to commemorate 'Patriot's Day and 75 year of India' Independence.
Principal of the College, Dr BD Thumdal led the plantation drive which was supported by Chandel District Department of Forest, said a release issued by United College.
Forest Beat Officer, cadets, students, teachers and staff of the college took part in the drive.
Moreover, as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, HQ 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (S) carried out a Tree Plantation Drive at Somsai, Chassad and Shangshak Battalions in Ukhrul & Kamjong District on August 7.The drive was conducted to spread awareness about the importance of trees and save the environment, said a statement of IGAR(S).
As part of the drive, an information lecture was also delivered on "Importance of tree plantation and its benefits".
Similarly, Pole Star College, Hiyanglam-Wabagai also conducted a tree plantation drive at Angang Ching, Thounaojam, Kakching District.
Velentina Elangbam, Brand Ambassador of Chief Minister Green Manipur Mission along with students and teachers of Pole Star College planted about 500 tree saplings in Angang Ching.