CRPF conducts tree plantation drive
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 09 2023:
Under the aegis of ICI' Manipur and Nagaland Sector.
109 Bn CRPF on Friday con-ducted tree plantation drive in and surrounding the battal-ion's campus and 10-Bedded Ayush Wing (Yoga & Nature cure), Mongsangei in Imphal West district in connection with World Environment day.
Thedrive was participated by 109 Bn commandant Bat Krishna Ram, CMO (SG) Dr Phaomei Kirongkhon, 2 We Anil Kumar, DC (Adjt) Parvinder Kaur, DC (QM/MTO) N Gomti Chanu and all SOs and personnel, and Dr Th Tennyson and staffers of the unit hospital.
Speaking on the side-lines, the commandant emphasised the need to create awareness to protect and maintain healthy and green environment.
He fur-ther elaborated that trees con-tribute to the environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate, conserve water and supports wildlife.
While ap-pealing to generate strong bona with nature, the commandant opined that in response nature will protect both the present and the future generations.
He then thanked the civil admin-istration, forest department for theirco-operation and support for a noble cause.
A total of 500 saplings were planted during the drive.