'Upaal Wapaal Hinghanba Numit' observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, April 20 2023:
The 2nd Upaal Wapaal Hinghanba Numit was organised by ADAM, Kakching at Dr Naorem Achouba Memorial Block, Angaan Ching Eco Park Kakching, on Thursday.
The event was attended by Kshetrimayum Mangal Singh, who is the second oldest person in Kakching, and ADAM secretary Dilip Kshetriya as chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Dilip Kshetriya informed that the observance is being held to create awareness among the public about the need to not only plant trees but also to ensure that the saplings planted mature.
He further informed that the "Upaal Wapaal Hinghanba Numit" was first observed in 2022 in remembrance of success of Family Welfare Department former director Dr Naorem Achouba in growing 100 mangoes he planted on April 20, 2021 at Angaan Ching Eco Park.
The chief guest also planted a banyan tree to mark the event.