JNV, Khumbong plants saplings to mark WED
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 08 2014:
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Khumbong in collaboration with Manipur Cycle Club, Parents Teachers' Council, NCC, NSS units, Parents Association and Alumni Association of the school on Sunday planted saplings in several parts of Longa Koireng village in Senapati district.
Saplings were planted in and around the bank of Maklam river and compound of Longa Koireng Baptist Church to mark the World Environment Day this year.
It is the responsibility of the present generation to prepare a good environment for the generation to come, said N Dhiren, Principal of JNV, Khumbong on the occasion of the mass sapling plantation.
He said extensive planting of trees will help in curbing extreme climatic condition and added that trees can also prevent draught, flood and harsh weather conditions.
A number students and teachers of JNV, Khumbong took part in the tree plantation camp.