Plantation marks WED observance in Pallel
Source: Chronicle News Service

Kakching, May 05 2025: Advanced World Environment Day was held on Monday at the 26 Sector Assam Rifles in Pallel, organised under the leadership of Chandel divisional forest officer Dr Naorem Munal along with his staff.

The event was marked by a tree-plantation programme.

The event which was attended by over 300 participants including Dr Munal, 26 AR commandant RA Giodhwal, 21 AR CO Amit Mane, staff of forest department, AR officers and personnel.

During the event, the participants planted around 850 fruit-bearing tree saplings.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Naorem Munal pointed out that the trees planted were not just for appearance, but for the well-being of future generations.

He stressed that it is everyone's duty to care for the saplings and ensure they mature into trees.

He mentioned that last year, crores of saplings were planted across the country under the theme "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (One Tree in the Name of Mother).

A similar campaign will continue this year, he informed, encouraging people to plant trees in honour of their most loved ones.

Dr Munal also stated that with over 45 lakh army personnel in India, if each of them planted trees at their place of posting, it would greatly help in addressing the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation.

He further shared that the Chandel Forest Department plans to distribute 2.27 lakh saplings, assuring that there will be no shortage of saplings for anyone who wants to plant.

He appealed to all citizens, including students, to take part in tree planting during the upcoming monsoon season and help make the state truly live up to its name, "Sana Leibak Manipur", a land of greenery without climate or environmental issues.

Comment