Tree plantation drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Churachandpur, July 27 2017:
A tree plantation drive, involving all the district level officers of Churachandpur, was conducted today at the Mini-Secretariat premises, under the initiative of the local administration and the State Forest Department .
The plantation drive, led by DC, Churachandpur, Shyam Lal Poonia, SP, Rakesh Balwal and DFO, Mung Tombing, was carried out in response to the State Government's call for a Green Manipur .
Numerous officials from various Departments, several CSO leaders also participated in the event .
Speaking on the occasion, Shyam Lal Poonia stressed on the need to indulge in serious step toward planting trees and preserving the existing forest cover to maintain ecological balance for a sustainable future .
He also appealed to all stake holders to come forward and help in achieving the goal of a Green Manipur.