AR organises tree plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 07 2021:
Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles, Mantripukhri organised a tree plantation drive at Mantripukhri garrison, Imphal in Manipur on July 6, said a statement of IGAR(S) .
The drive was organised with an aim to promote the 'Go Green Initiative' and spread awareness about climate change and global warming amongst the troops and families.
In the tree plantation drive, the troops, families and children of HQ IGAR (South) participated and saplings of various types were planted.
Similarly, Battalions of Assam Rifles at various locations under the aegis of IGAR (South) also organised tree plantation drives at remote villages of Chandel, Ukhrul and Kamjong districts of Manipur on July 6 .
During the drive, villagers from remote locations participated and saplings of various types were planted.
The troops and villagers were also educated about the importance of trees in maintaining the ecological equilibrium.