Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2025: Assam Rifles organised tree plantation drive in association with the village authorities of Wanglee village in Kamjong district of Manipur today.
According to a release issued by the IGAR (South), the event is being organised as a part of "World Wildlife Day" being undertaken by the Assam Rifles.
The state of Manipur is blessed with abundant natural resources and good forest cover, however the illegal trade of natural resources especially forest produce like timber had led to large scale deforestation and environmental degradation.
The drive was undertaken in order to create awareness among the local youth about the same, said the IGAR (South) .
A total of 25 locals including 04 representatives of the Wanglee village council actively participated in the tree plantation drive, where in a total of 350 saplings were planted during the drive in the public spaces of the village and along the Wanglee-Kasong road.
The locals including the village authorities expressed their appreciation towards Assam Rifles for their efforts in nature conservation, stated the IGAR (South) .
Meanwhile, Assam Rifles also organised a special event to celebrate World Wildlife Day today at Chongjang, Tengnoupal district.
The event aimed to spread awareness about the importance of preserving biodiversity and protecting endangered species.
The celebration included an awareness lecture on wildlife conservation, interactive sessions with local students, and a plantation drive to promote afforestation.
Assam Rifles personnel engaged with the community, emphasizing the role of sustainable practices in safeguarding natural resources.
More than 50 local villagers and youth actively participated in discussions on the impact of deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, and habitat destruction, said the IGAR (South) in a release.