AR units observe World Environment Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 05 2021:
Noney and Khoupum battalions Assam Rifles of 21 Sector AR/IGAR (E) observed World Environment Day on Saturday at their respective stations and surrounding areas.
According to a release, Noney Battalion observed the day by planting 1015 sapling of various varieties at Noney, Tupul, Kotlien, Lamdangmai, Haochong, Awangkhul and Khongsang area with the stated objective to promote, preserve and maintain the ecological balance and biodiversity and foster a culture of responsibility towards nature among the troops of Assam Rifles.
All troops of Noney Battalion Assam Rifles participated on mega Tree Plantation drive, it added.
Meanwhile, Khoupum battalion conducted an awareness programme on the occasion of World Environment Day under the theme "Reimagine, Recreate, Restore".
During the programme troops and families were briefed about health and environment benefits from green cover and plantation of fruit tree saplings was carried out.