Go Green drive
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 21 2014:
3 Assam Rifles and 21 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR and 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sect AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a plantation drive under the theme 'Go Green Drive' at Sehlon, Kovang, Agejang, Molphai, Tuitam Khongkhai and Mantripukhri on 21 Jul 2014.The programme was organised as part of the undeterred efforts by the Assam Rifles along with the civil administration to preserve the bounty of the nature.
A total of 2000 saplings of a variety of trees to include fruit bearing, medicinal and ornamental trees were planted during the drive.
On this occasion it was reiterated that the value of a clean and green environment is very essential and also everyone was requested to sincerely do their part in saving our mother earth.
The campaign is covering a planned plantation of trees periodically in the garrison and also villages in the vicinity.
It was a befitting example of the Assam Rifles displaying their commitment in protecting the environment of the beautiful state of Manipur, PRO IGAR (S) said in a statement.