Tree plantation drive conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 08 2022:
10 Sector Assam Rifles of IGAR (S) carried out tree plantation drive 2022 under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav at Somsai, Chassad and Shangshak battalions in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts on Sunday.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the aim of the tree plantation drive was to make people aware about the importance of trees in our life and to save the endangered environment which is the most valuable gift of nature.
During the event, a lecture was also delivered on "Importance of tree plantation and its benefits" .
A total of 54 individuals attended the event and planted 3,000 saplings at Sector HQ, while Shangshak and Chassad battalions planted 4000 and 2000 saplings of multiple varieties including medic inal, fruit and flower saplings respectively, so as to achieve dual purpose of environment protection and soil conservation.