Tree plantation drive organised
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 08 2022:
As part of Van Mahotsav observance and a project taken up by Rotary Club of Polo City Imphal, an oak sapling plantation drive undertaken in association with Wildlife and Habitat Protection Society (WAHPS) on the theme of Go Green Manipur' at the hill range of Langol Chiwi Punshilok.
As per a release by the Club's Public Relation Committee chairperson Dr RK Ratankumar, over 100 oak saplings were planted during the drive, which was attended by Club president Ajit Bakliwal, secretary Rainikanta Ningthoujam and others.
A WAHPS member conveyed that Langol hill ranges have many rare trees including medicinal plants and also expressed belief that the water of Punshilok too has medicinal value.
Rotary Club ex-president and MLA Thangjam Arunkumar appreciated the conservation efforts of WAHPS members in Punshilok area and assured of extending all possible help in future activities, the release added.