AR plants saplings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 09 2020:
Troops of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) continuing its sustained efforts on 'Go Green' initiative organised a tree plantation drive jointly with the District Forest Officials by planting saplings of fruit bearing and ornamental trees.
The tree plantation drive was started with an aim to contribute to the 'Go Green' drive of the country, for a better environment for the next generation, said a statement of IGAR(S).
It also said that a total of 1000 saplings were planted at Chassad and 400 saplings at Somsai, consisting of locally available flora including teak, pine, mulberry and gooseberry.
The plantation event at Somsai was also attended by Shangam, DFO Ukhrul district and forest officials and others, it said and added that all the attendees pledged to carry forward the initiative and contribute actively towards increasing the green cover in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts.