Mass tree plantation held at Tolphei
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Churachandpur, July 15 2021:
In line with the commitment of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the Churachandpur District Administration and Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi jointly organised a mass tree plantation drive under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative today at Tolphei in Tuibong TD Block.
Significantly, the tree plantation drive was taken up at the site deforested for poppy cultivation, in an effort to rejuvenate the land.
During the drive, about 400 saplings of fruit bearing trees were planted for every girl child born between March 2020 and March 2021.It may be recalled that the Chief Minister during his visit to the District on the occasion of Van Mahotsav celebration in June last, stressed the need for large scale tree plantation in order to maintain ecological balance.