Tree plantation drive conducted at RIMS
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, December 31 2025: As part of the Swachhta Action Plan (SAP), the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, organised a Tree Plantation Drive today at the College of Nursing, RIMS, Imphal (Second Campus), incoordination with the Atal Smriti Varsh 2025 Committee, BJP Manipur Pradesh.

As per a release issued by RIMS, the initiative aimed to contribute to the development of Atal Van and promote environmental sustainability.

The tree plantation programme was graced by dignitaries, including Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director, RIMS, Imphal; Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, president, BJP Manipur Pradesh; Prof N Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent, RIMS Hospital; R K Mecolt Singh, Deputy Director (Admn); Prof L Rajesh Singh, Dean (Academics), RIMS; and K Saratkumar Singh, general secretary & convenor, Atal Smriti Varsh 2025 Committee, BJP Manipur Pradesh.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Sunil Kumar stated that for the past two decades the institute has been striving to maintain a plastic-free campus and develop green zones.

In response to climate change and the increasing incidence of floods, RIMS continues to promote tree plantation, plastic-free practices, and public awareness.

Sharda Devi stated that the year-long centenary celebrations of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee have concluded and that the programme was organised under the Prime Minister's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative.

The event witnessed the active participation of officials, faculty members, members of BJP Manipur Pradesh, staff, students, and personnel from CRED and MSS, reflecting a shared commitment towards a cleaner and greener campus.

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