MNS: In the series of initiatives undertaken by the Assam Rifles to increase environmental awareness and prevent the increasing deforestation, 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarter IGAR(S) organised a ‘Go Green Drive’ which was a follow up of the unprecedented success of similar events last year. The drive was inaugurated by Brigadier R N Mathur, Commander 28 Sector Assam Rifles at Kakching and was carried out around Sajik Tampak, Sehlon, Joupi , Kakching and the neighbouring villages spreading in the districts of Churachandpur , Chandel and Thoubal. Over 13,500 saplings, which included fruit bearing ,shady and ornamental trees were planted during this period.
A series of joint educative and training programmes were organised at schools, community centres and villages on environment conservation.
Rebutting the charges levelled by a proscribed outfit in local dailies on World Environmental Day, PRO HQ IGAR(S) clarified that Assam Rifles has been in the forefront of planting trees and not cutting them for establishment of posts as was brought out. No jungles have ever been cut for the same. Assam Rifles always stands committed for maintaining peace and tranquility in the reason. The villagers were enthusiastic over the campaign and happy that the Assam Rifles was undertaking sustained efforts over the past years in increasing the awareness about crucial environment issues and dangers emanating from deforestation. They also brought out that it was only the courtesy of such salutary practices and the efforts of a few that hope for saving the environment remains.
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