AR organises tree plantation drive
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 15 2022:
Noney Battalion Assam Rifles of 22 Sector Assam Rifles and Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) organised a 'Tree Plantation drive' at Pungmun village in Noney district under Platoon Operating Base (POB), Haochong on Tuesday.
The drive was conducted in collaboration with local villagers and Forest Department with an aim to spread awareness about benefits of tree plantation along with adding into the greenery of area.
As part of initiative, saplings were planted by POB Haochong, villagers and officials of Forest Department, Noney.
As a part of the programme, the attendees also were educated about importance of trees in maintaining ecological equilibrium in the present scenario where infrastructure development is happening at break-neck speed in an attempt to achieve overall sustainable development.
Ten Assam Rifles personnel along with villagers, Forest Department officials attended the drive.