Tree plantation
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 26 2014 :
In a collaborative effort with civilian population, troops of Red Shield Division conducted a two-week long "Mass Tree Plantation Drive" from July 14 to 26 .
As part of the initiative, various other activities like painting and debate competitions were also organised in schools and Moirang College to generate awareness on environmental issues.
The event was very well received by the public and a large number of villagers and organizations including schools, colleges, youth clubs, Kumbi Old Age Home alongwith the Pradhans actively participated in the drive, according to a statement issued by PIB (Defence), Imphal.
A total of 20,000 plants of various fruit bearing and timber trees were planted at various parts of Bishnupur and Tamenglong Districts.
Simultaneously, commercially useful trees were also distributed to the locals, the statement added.