Under its green initiative, Assam Rifles carried out mass tree plantation week with locals in several districts across the state.
A total of 15500 saplings were planted at various locations of Mokokchung, Longleng and Mon districts.
Mokokchung: More than thousand villagers including pastor, village councilmen, GB, Ladies, ex-servicemen and other dignitaries from various domain participated in the plantation drive.
The youth were motivated to plant one tree on their birthdays. The idea was appreciated by the youth and pledged of taking a small step for securing a better future for coming generations.
Mon: During the event an informative lecture was also delivered on “Importance of Tree plantation and its benefits”.
Phek: AR undertook Go Green initiative to maintain and preserve the environment and launched a plantation drive by planting 12000 trees on a single day in remote villages under Phek district.
The initiative was undertaken not only to create greener belts across the cities, towns and the villages of District, but also to create awareness amongst the youth to conserve nature and spread the message of maintaining the environmental balance. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation with people from all spheres of life coming out and contributing towards a better future.