AR conducts conservation / rain water harvesting drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 10 2019:
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR organised a water conservation cum rain water harvesting drive at St Anthony's School, Muirei village, Ukhrul district today.
Yangangpokpi COB of the Battalion organised the drive for the children and locals of the area, said a statement of IGAR .
The event commenced with an informative lecture on 'water conservation cum rain water harvesting' in which students were enlightened on various innovative ideas to save water and use of rain water by simple and innovative yet effective means.
A tree plantation drive was also organised under 'Go Green Initiative' in which children of all age groups participated and over 100 saplings were planted in and around the village.
The event witnessed an attendance of over 415 students and staff of the school.
The children and staff of the school expressed gratitude to Assam Rifles for organising an insightful awareness drive to conserve natural resources and appealed to continue with similar initiatives in future as well.