AR organizes tree plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 06 2020:
Units of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South), organised tree plantation drives at various Company Operating Bases, over a period of four days.
The units organised the drive with an aim to contribute in preserving and promoting healthy and pollution free environment.
The plantation drive was organised at various locations in Imphal valley.
Mantripukhri battalion organised plantations at Mantripukhri garrison, Sawombung, Koirengei and Yaingangpokpi Company Operating Bases.
Keithelmanbi battalion also organised similar drives at Andro and Lilong Company Operating Bases.
Similarly, Thoubal battalion carried out tree plantation in the garrison and all Company Operating Bases.
Tamenglong and Noney battalions also organised plantation drives at their respective Company Operating Bases.
Over 1626 troops enthusiastically participated in the drive and a total of 32166 saplings of various varieties including fruit bearing trees were planted during the event.