Army observes World Earth Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 22 2024:
Indian Army on Monday organised an 'Awareness Lecture' and 'Tree Plantation Drive' in Moreh in which 120 students from S Moljol Junior High School and 50 children from Agape Children's Home, T Yangnom participated.
In a release, PRO IGAR (South) informed that the awareness lecture was aimed at creating awareness among the students on issues of 'Global Warming' and 'Deforestation'.
Later, a tree plantation drive was conducted in which the Indian Army personnel along with the children planted trees, it mentioned.
The Indian Army also conducted an awareness camp and tree plantation drive at Jalenphai of Churachandpur district which was participated by the neighbouring villagers of Sadar Joute, T Mongbung, Manamjang and Khoripok, it informed.
In addition to the importance of adopting a green and eco-friendly lifestyle, the villagers were informed about the ill effects of plastic use and ways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste, it added.