AR conducts tree plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, November 18 2019:
Moltuk Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a tree plantation drive at Khengjoi village, Chandel district, today.
The event was organised to spread awareness about afforestation and its subsequent effects and benefits, said a press release issued by IGAR (S).
In this special event, the troops of Moltuk Battalion interacted with the locals and encouraged them to take a step forward towards a better and healthier future.
The soldiers along with the locals planted tree saplings in the village and educated them against deforestation.
This event was instrumental in spreading awareness about benefits of tree plantation, mainly improving water retention capability of soil and an enhanced water table, it said.
The locals appreciated the efforts of the Battalion for its contribution in organising the plantation drive.
The event concluded with the collective resolve of carrying out more such initiative in future and also ensuring the survivability of the saplings planted during the plantation drive, added the statement.