AR organises tree plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 06 2019:
Continuing its effort to educate the locals regarding the importance of trees and conservation of natural resources for future generations, Tulihal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a tree plantation drive as part of Van Mahotsav on July 4 .
Mayang Imphal Company Operating Base (COB) organised the tree plantation drive under "Go Green Initiative" .
The drive commenced with an informative lecture on "Trees and Global Warming" followed by a plantation drive in which various varieties of saplings were planted by the children and locals in and around the village, said PRO IGAR (South) .
In addition to tree plantation, a friendly volleyball match was also organised between troops of the COB and team of Paubitek Islamic Multi Cultural Association, Paubitek village.
Both the teams were felicitated with tokens of appreciation.
Nearly 100 locals attended the event.