DHEW- Mission Shakti, and District Administration Mokokchung in collaboration with Forerunners Mokokchung organised a plantation drive.
Mokokchung, June 30 (MExN): District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) - Mission Shakti, and District Administration Mokokchung in collaboration with Forerunners Mokokchung organised a plantation drive under the theme “Let’s Leaf a Legacy: A Plantation Drive for a Greener Tomorrow.” The initiative was held at Shisalen Riju, as part of the ongoing Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign.
A press release received here stated that a key highlight of the event was that each tree planted was dedicated in the name of a girl child, symbolizing growth, hope, and the vital role of girls in shaping the future of the society. Name tags were placed alongside each sapling to personalize and mark this meaningful gesture.
The event began with welcome address by Moamenla Longkumer, DHEW who highlighted the significance of integrating women empowerment efforts with sustainable environmental action.
The theme speaker, Ajay, Moktan (IAS), Assistant Commissioner, delivered a message on the importance of leaving behind a lasting legacy for future generations- not only through trees but also through nurturing the potential and capability of every girl child. He mentioned about two gifts: “Trees and Daughters” which quietly give us life, both nurture without asking. “And sadly, both have faced neglect & taken for granted,” he remarked and added that “the event marked our commitment to protect our daughter and our planet.”
Various native saplings were planted across Shisalen Riju. The event concluded with a collective pledge to care for the saplings and to stand for a future where every girl child grows in a world that values her and the environment she lives in.
