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Army Plants 10,000 Saplings in Assam's Green Drive
4 Jun
Summary
- Indian Army planted 10,000 saplings across Upper Assam.
- Afforestation drive spanned three days from June 1 to June 3.
- Army collaborated with forest department and local communities.
From June 1 to June 3, the Indian Army's Red Shield Division organized a large-scale afforestation campaign across Upper Assam. This initiative involved planting 10,000 saplings in areas such as Tinkopani, Jagun, Amguri, Rupai, Dhekiajan Reserve Forest, Digboi, and Patsaku.
The campaign saw active participation from soldiers, Territorial Army personnel, forest officials, ex-servicemen, NCC cadets, students, and local community members. Alongside planting trees, cleanliness drives were also conducted to promote environmental conservation.
An official stated that safeguarding the environment is a shared responsibility, with the campaign aiming to increase green cover and foster ecological sustainability. The effort also served to bolster collaboration between the Army, civil administration, and local communities.
