Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, July 8 (EMN): Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland joined in the ceremonial plantation drive under the banner ‘Hariyali Saptah’ on July 8 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Nagaland observed the plantation drive at four locations - two in Kohima and one each in Mokokchung and Dimapur. Nagar Vans of Kohima organised ‘Hariyali Saptah’ in Forest Colony and Botanical Garden.
In Kohima Forest Colony, Dharmendra Prakash, PCCF and HoFF, was the chief guest. During the programme, he mentioned about the importance of environment and motivated everyone to take up initiatives to protect the environment.
The Mokokchung Forest Division observed the programme at Marep Forest Park, which saw various dignitaries including the deputy commissioner of Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh; superintendent of police, Aotula; officers and staff of the Mokokchung Forest Division along with the Nagaland Development Outreach (NDO), which is also a part of Nagaland Forest Management Project, taking part in the plantation drive.
Dr. Sentitula, DFO of Mokokchung, stated that Van Mahotsav is a forest festival, which is observed annually during planting season in the entire country. She further added that with the active participation from all sections of society in the district, the mass plantation was successful.