AR continues its Van Mitra Abhiyan
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 09 2021:
To promote people's participation in tree plantation, 44 Assam Rifles of 22 Sector/IGAR (E) along with locals planted 5300 saplings on Azuiram ridgeline.
The Van Mitra along with Green Warriors of 44 Assam Rifles planted saplings at different locations under village Phelong, Namtiram, Azuiram, Sarambha and Thillon on Friday.
In a release, PIB (Defence) stated that a mass plantation throughout these villages in one single day has created a history in itself.
Villagers from all walks of life participated in this plantation drive.
44 Assam Rifles commandant while launching the event through video call said that the continuous demolishing level of trees in the area has been a problem for a long time, and Van Mahot-sav is important in creating awareness among youth on the issue, it added.