CRPF carries out plantation drive
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 20 2022:
With the stated objective to combat environmental and climate change issues, 86 Bn CRPF under the supervision of its commandant Mohamad Yusuf conducted a Tree Plantation Drive at the battalion Headquarters, Lamphelpat; C/86 Bn Chil Chil Kangpokpi district and its surrounding areas on Saturday.
According to a release 86 Bn CRPF, the plantation drive was conducted as part of its Mega Tree Plantation Drive-2022 carried out from July 1 till Saturday.
During the campaign, 86 Bn CRPF planted 12,500 saplings in the surrounding areas of its unit headquarters and company locations at Nungtek, Noney, Sebjang, K Senam, Haochong and Chil Chil.
All its respective Company Commanders of 86 Bn along with Jawans actively participated in the drive following Covid Protocol, it informed.
In his address, commandant Yusuf emphasised the important of tree plantation and stated that the plantation drive is a measure against global warming, deforestation, erosion of soil and pollution control.