JCCWB carries out tree plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, June 21 2020:
Under the supervision of District Forest Officer Thoubal, Joint Coordination Committee on Wildlife and Biodiversity (JCCWB) Manipur planted tree saplings in a road stretch between Yairipok Bishnunaha Canal and Charangpat, here, today.
The tree plantation drive carried out as part of World Environment Day was attended by Range Forest Officer Kakching N Munal Meitei, Range Forest Officer Thoubal, Sanasam Samu and OC of Yairipok Police Station Md Riyajuddin Shah.
Speaking to media persons by the sideline of the drive, JCCWB's convenor Romesh Ningthoujam appealed all to contribute in saving the environment from degradation.
Saying that trees play a vital role in improving air quality, he said that JCCWB will support all activities taken up at a State level to make the planet healthier.
The drive was supported by WBCC Yairipok branch, Range Forest Office Thoubal and Kakching, OC Yairipok Police Station, Yairipok Municipal Council's ex Chairperson, Jeet Kune-do Association Thoubal and Oriental Gym Fitness Centre Yairipok Bishnunaha.