Meghalaya Schoolchildren Lead Nature's Call on World Environment Day

Meghalaya celebrated World Environment Day with a significant plantation drive led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma in Upper Shillong. Schoolchildren participated in planting evergreen Rhododendron saplings, specifically the native Tiew Saw, along the Rhododendron Trek route. This initiative aims to enhance the natural beauty of the trek and boost tourism.

Chief Minister Sangma also participated in planting Miyawaki tree saplings at Mawrah village, urging students to embrace sustainability through actions like recycling and reducing waste. He highlighted the importance of protecting ecological hotspots for future generations and noted the economic benefits such initiatives can bring to local communities.

Concurrently, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda joined party workers in Shillong for a plantation drive under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. This initiative was dedicated to mothers, symbolizing nature's nurturing role.

The Meghalaya government reiterated its commitment to environmental protection, striving for a balance between economic development and ecological sustainability. The state aims to lead in climate-resilient agriculture and eco-tourism by safeguarding natural resources and increasing forest cover.