Hq 26 sector AR organises 'Go Green Fortnight' campaign
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 05 2012:
HQ 26 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of IGAR (S) undertook the campaign to GO GREEN over a fortnight to spread the message of aforestation throughout Chandel District yesterday.
A PRO IG AR (S) press release stated that the function was inaugurated by Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR(S) who became the forerunner by planting the first plant to commemorate the initiation of globally green movement.
This drive will spread to Tengnoupal, Moreh, Shejang, Sajik Tampak, Moltuk, Sita, Joupi and Old Samtal.
Under this movement around 10,000 plants of ornamental, fruit bearing and medicinal varieties will be planted across Chandel district.
The participation of the children of the Assam Rifles Junior High School in the 'GO GREEN' movement exhibited the young generation's keenness to see a Clean and Green Manipur in the future.
Gen UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR(S) addressed the Assam Rifles Junior High School, Pallel and educated the children and parents expressing concern about the climatic change in the Chandel district due to deforestation and motivated them to preserve the biodiversity of Manipur.
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To encourage the students in co-curricular activities Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR(S) gave away prizes to the children for excelling in GO GREEN Drive based Drawing, Painting and Poem Recitation competition and presented sports items to school, it stated.
It further stated that following this event Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR (S) unveiled and inaugurated Pallel War memorial.
Standing tall in Pallel of Chandel district, the war memorial is a mute testimony to the fighting prowess of the Assam Rifles, the Sentinels of North East and apt recognition for all brave warriors who sacrificed their lives while serving to protect the human rights, peace and tranquility for the people of Chandel district.
The thump of the bigul marked the start of the ceremony and was followed by laying wreath by Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR (S) .
In another occasion,27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organised a 'Plantation Drive' under PARTNER'S (Partnership of Assam Rifles Towards North East Regional Students) Programme today to furthering its undeterred efforts of preserving the bounty of the nature.
A lecture on "Importance of Trees in Our Lives" was also conducted on the occasion.
A total of 230 saplings were planted at Thounaojam Village,Thoubal District.
Village authorities and local populace from all age groups participated in this program, the press release stated.