AR organises tree plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 06 2021:
Chandel Battalion Assam Rifles organised a 'Tree Plantation and Cleanliness Drive' as part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Chandel district yesterday.
As part of the plantation drive 400 saplings of various types of trees were distributed to Kapaam Village in Chandel, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The event was co-organised with Eco Care, a village level club of 50 villagers including youths who had been looking after the village environment and conducted many such events in the past to ensure the environment in the area is well preserved, added the statement.
The aim of this drive was to spread awareness and encourage youth and children to prevent the loss of biodiversity and preserve nature for our future and discussion on the importance of a healthy green environment and the growing environmental concerns including global warming was also held, added the statement.