Tree plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, January 13 2020:
Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis ofHQ IGAR (South) organised a plantation drive in conjunction with villagers ofBeru Anthi village in Chandel district today.
The event was an extension of the Assam Rifles endeavor towards enhancing environmental awareness among the locals, said PRO, IGAR.
The villagers of Beru Anthi village participated and planted approximately 200 fruit bearing saplings in and around the village in cooperation with Assam Rifles troops.
Youth of Chandel were also briefed on "Joint Employment Mela" which will be held by Assam Rifles at Maha Union Higher Secondary School, Chandel on January 14.This noble endeavor towards contributing to mother nature and increasing environmental awareness received accolades from the local populace and reinvigorated the bond between villagers of Beru Anthi village and Assam Rifles troops.