Assam Rifles organises tree plantation drives
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 25 2022: Mantripukhri and Keithelmanbi battalions of IGAR (South) organised tree plantation drives at various locations including Company Operating Bases at Yaingangpokpi in Kangpokpi district, COB Chingmeirong, COB Sawombung and COB Singjamei as well as at villages in Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kamjong districts on Sunday.

According to PRO IGAR (S), the tree plantation drive was aimed to make people aware about the importance of trees in human lives and to save the environment.

Planting trees is vital to maintain a balance in the eco-system, the PRO said adding that as part of the event, an informative lecture was also delivered by Keithelmanbi battalion commandant on "Importance of Tree plantation and its benefits".

A total of 250 individuals including 50 locals attended the events and planted 1750 saplings of multiple varieties including fruit and flower saplings, so as to achieve dual purpose of environment protection and soil conservation, the PRO said.

Shangshak Battalion of IGAR (South) also organised a mass tree plantation drive at Shangshak and COBs of the Battalion in Ukhrul district on Saturday.

According to PRO IGAR (S), the plantation drive was carried out to promote afforestation and creating clean and green environment to reduce impacts of global warming.

A total of 10,000 saplings were planted at various locations, the PRO said, adding that the event was focussed on imbibing the importance of trees and spreading awareness amongst the troops on saving earth by planting more number of trees.

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