AR tree plantation drive
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 21 2011:
In an another initiative towards a "Greener Manipur", 27 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 9 Sector Assam Rifles organized a "Plantation Drive" to celebrate the "Year of the Forests � 2011" at Thounaojam village in Thoubal District.
The unit plans to raise awareness among the local populace with a special focus on the younger generation to imbibe the importance of trees in our lives, a statement of the IGAR(S) said.
A presentation and lecture on "Importance of trees in our lives" was also conducted on the occasion at the Eureka Academy, Thounaojam (Elangkhangpokpi) village.
250 saplings were planted in and around the school premises.
The teachers and students of the school passionately participated in the plantation drive along with the troops of 27 Assam Rifles.
The Unit plans to plant at least 5000 saplings of all types during this campaign and also to conduct a series of lectures and presentation on this important aspect of giving back to the "Mother Nature" .