Zingtun Green Mission launched
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, February 23 2021:
Forest and Environment Minister Awangbow Newmai laid the foundation stone of M Raikhan Ecological Park at Raphei Kachang Talui thereby launching the Zingtun Green Mission Programme in the presence of MLA Khashim Vashum, PCCF K Angami, CCF Lukhoi, Soreiphy Vashum, DFO Shanngam Shaliwo, headman S Akhai, student leaders andwell wishers.
AC Thotso Convener of Jubilee planning committee of ZTKL in his keynote address elaborated on the objective of Zingtun Katamnao Long (Western Tangkhul Students Union) and stated that ecological park is established to honour the founding father late Mazachang Raikhan (Rtd IRS) 'and co-pioneers.
Awangbow Newmai assured that the Forest and Environment Department will extend all possible help in order to develop the park and achieve the target for total afforestation of Western Tangkhul villages.
He lauded ZTKL for their cpmmitted concern to protect the environment and their effort to regenerate forest.
Later, the Minister, MLA and the department officials planted saplings in the park.