Go green drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 11 2015 :
The 41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (S) held a Go Green drive at TNL ground, Ukhrul town on Thursday to increase awareness and encourage involvement of the local populace in forest conservation and reforestation, a statement issued by PRO, AR (S) informed.
A total of 2000 saplings including ornamental, medicinal and fruit-bearing trees, procured from District Forest Office, Ukhrul, were distributed to representatives from 27 localities of Hunphun village Ukhrul for plantation.
Villagers along with AR personnel, planted these saplings along the boundary of TNL ground on Thursday, the statement informed.
District forest officials briefed the villagers the right way of planting, nurturing and safeguarding saplings.
The event was attended by representatives from all localities of Hunphun village, social organisations and children.