Saplings planted, cleanliness drive conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 03 2022:
Khuga Battalion of IGAR (S) carried out tree plantation drive at various places in Churachandpur district on Friday.
PRO IGAR (S) informed in a release that the plantation drive was organised to spread awareness among the villagers about growing environmental concerns and ways to prevent it by tree plantation.
Troops of Assam Rifles along with 18 children planted 421 saplings.
The drive was also aimed at educating local populace about the importance of trees in maintaining the ecological balance and sustainability of natural resources, the PRO said, adding that Sajik Tampak and Phundrei battalions also organised cleanliness drives to promote Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Chandel and Kakching districts on Friday.
The cleanliness drive was focused on cleaning the surroundings as well as an endeavour to motivate and encourage the locals to contribute towards making of an eco-friendly environment, the PRO added.