AR conducts Go Green Drive
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 11 2015 :
The 41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a 'Go Green Drive' at Tangkhul Naga-Long (TNL) ground, Ukhrul Town on September 10.A statement issued by PRO HQ IGAR (S) said 2000 saplings including ornamental, medicinal and fruit-bearing trees procured from District Forest Office, Ukhrul were distributed to the representatives from 27 localities of Hunphun village, Ukhrul.
To commemorate the event, tree plantation was carried out jointly by the villagers and Assam Rifles personnel along the boundary of TNL ground.
The locals were briefed by district forest officials on how to go about planting, nurturing and safeguarding the saplings in order to conserve Mother Nature and made them aware of the significance of such initiative.
The event was attended by representatives from all localities of Hunphun village, social organisations and children.