ZIRO, Jul 23: A series of plantation drives were conducted at various places in Lower Subansiri district from 20 to 22 July as part of Vanamahotsava celebration, under the initiative of Hapoli Forest Division DFO Koj Rinya.
Plantation drives were conducted at St Claret College, GSS Tajang, VKV Raga, JNV Yachuli, and various other places. Over a thousand students and faculty members of the institutions planted and adopted trees.
Ornamental saplings were also planted on the roadside at Grace Rehabilitation Centre here. During the event, DCF Santosh Kumar Reddy V spoke about environmental awareness and stressed the need for protection of forests and wildlife. (DIPRO)
