Source: Chronicle News Service / Kaimaunthang Mangte
Churachandpur, July 11 2022: Out of 2,11,255 saplings planted in various parts of the state so far, Churachandpur district alone accounted for 1,41,956 saplings planted as part of the month-long celebration of Van Mahotsav.
A mass tree plantation was also carried out at STC/BSF camp on Monday under the massive afforestation drive to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, marking 75 years of India's independence.
STC/BSF Churachandpur commandant Hidam Shubol Singh and Ccpur DFO Esther Laltankim along with 6 forest department officials, BSF officers and personnel and students of Kendriya Vidyalaya participated in the plantation drive.
The event was organised to contribute in the green drive of the country against global warming for a better environment for the next generation.
During the drive, 2000 saplings of neem, cheer, palm, guava and amla were planted at each company and the commandant exhorted the participants to protect trees and plant more trees.