Khamatek Society organises plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik

Ukhrul, July 19 2023: A plantation drive of fruit bearing trees was organised by Khamatek Society, Ukhrul along the roadside as a part of the Green Ukhrul Movement.

The plantation drive was launched by Deputy Commissioner Ukhrul, Zuringla Kengoo by planting an apple plant during a simple function held at Gandhi Chowk Phungreitang, Ukhrul.

Phungyo Baptist Church Pastoress Chiryami Kashung pronounced a special prayer to begin the day.

Speaking at the occasion, the Ukhrul DC acknowledged the efforts of Khamatek society to keep Ukhrul town clean through such plantation drives.

She went on to state that the climatic conditions of the district are favourable for a variety of fruit bearing plant species.

Plantation of fruit bearing trees will naturally create a mindset of better outlook toward restoring the green environment of the town, she added.

Later, the members of Khamatek Society planted various saplings along the roadside of the town at different locations such as Gandhi chowk, Phungyo Cemetery and on the roadside of Ukhrul police station and Wino Bazar.

Secretary of Khamatek Society, M Zimik said that more than 200 saplings including low chilling apples, plum, avocado and wild peach will be planted during the plantation drive.

He also informed that the main objective of plantation drive is to create an essence of common responsibility through nurturing trees that bear fruits for all.

Besides providing shade, people will be able to have fresh fruits in and around the Ukhrul town throughout the year.

This will naturally strengthen human attachment with nature and will definitely enhance the concept of conserving the rich biodiversity, said Zimik.

He further informed that low chilling apple saplings were provided by Ukhrul DC and the plum saplings were contributed by Dr Ngahorshai as a gesture of support.

He also shared that the society has a further plan for a mass plantation drive covering the whole of Ukhrul District Headquarters next year.

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