Turn own leikais into green zones: Biswajit
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, August 09 2019: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Thongam Biswajit Singh led a mass tree plantation drive inside the premises of Manipur Trade & Expo Centre, located at Lamboikhongnangkhong this morning.

During the plantation drive, which was also attended by Director RD & PR Heisnam Balkrisna Singh, more than 300 tree saplings were planted.

The event, organised by the RD&PR, was also participated by officials of RD&PR and SIRD and Panchayati Raj Institution members.

Addressing media persons on the sideline, Biswajit said that the plantation drive is aimed at bringing down the impact of global warming and explained that the drive was organised under the instruction of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and as a part of the Centre's programme of Mission Green India which aims to create awareness among the people regarding conservation and preservation of forests.

He added that today's drive is a continuation of Van Mahotsav which is held around June-July every year, and the Government's objective to bring back a greener environment in its fight against climate change.

Biswajit said that the plantation drive is being organised with the firm belief that every individual and Government Department has a responsibility towards forest conservation and that it is not the sole responsibility of the officials of Forest and Environment.

Stating that the initiative will continue in the future, he added that BDOs have also been instructed to take up initiative in their respective blocks.

Biswajit added that local representatives including the Zilla Parishads have also been urged to initiate the plantation drive in their respective zones with the sole objective of making the Kendras a green zone.

He also appealed to all individuals including the local club bodies and elected representatives to take up their own initiatives in making their respective zones greener.

Biswajit then urged those from the vicinity of the location to help in maintaining and nurturing the plant saplings until they attain maturity.

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