Source: Chronicle News Service
Noney, August 01 2021: A mega tree plantation drive was organised by Noney Battalion Assam Rifles of 22 Sector/inspector General Assam Rifles (East) on Sunday.
The drive was in continuation of the battalion's efforts to promote afforestation and create awareness amongst the troops to conserve nature as well as promote the Central government's 'Clean Earth, Green Earth' initiatives amongst the troops.
The tree plantation drive was carried out Noney, Kotlien, Tupul, Haochong, Aw^ngkhul, Khongsang and Nungba, which fall under the area .of responsibility of the battalion.
A total of 4100 saplings of fruit-bearing, shady and local variety of tree/plants were planted in and arodnd Battalion Headquarters, Company Operating Bases and along National Highway 37.Noney Battalion has been a forerunner in promoting such environment friendly initiative in its area of responsibility.