Phek, June 3 (DIPR): A month long Plantation Drive under the theme ‘Green Phek-Connecting with Nature’ was launched in Phek on June 3 organized by Department of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Phek Forest Division in collaboration with the District Administration, Phek. The programme was launched by Deputy Commissioner Phek, Kovi Meyase on June 3 at Phek. It will coincide with the Green Environment Sunday on June 4 and also for the oncoming World Environment Day on June 5.
The programme aims to go for massive plantation in Phek district for the whole planting season during the current year with special reference to forests and environmental conservation. During the programme DC Phek, Kovi Meyase sought cooperation from the public for maintaining a clean and green environment through this plantation programme. He also thanked and appreciated the Forest Department for their initiative and efforts in raising environmental awareness in the district.
DFO Phek Rongsenlemla Imchen who chaired the programme appealed to the public for proper maintenance of the plantation and also acknowledged the public for their cooperation. Thepuchiyi Pastor, Phek Town Baptist Church pronounced the invocation which was followed by plantation programme. During the current season the department has already distributed around 4200 saplings to the public and various organizations.
