Seven villages under Satakha pose for camera during the distribution ceremony of saplings in Satakha town on June 16.
Satakha, June 16 (MExN): The Satakha Sub-division launched the second phase of tree plantation drive on June 16 at Satakha town.
The sapling distribution ceremony was held at the residence of Nagaland’s Road & Bridges minister G. Kaito Aye.
This community-led initiative aims to promote greenery, improve the environment, combat climate change, and beautify Satakha sub division. Minister G. Kaito Aye sponsored 1500 saplings for plantation in seven villages: Ghukiye, Nikuto, Xukhepu, Zungti, Kulhopu, Shoipu, and Nunumi, as well as Satakha Town and the surrounding National Highway 702A.
The distribution ceremony was attended by the Satakha Town Council, councillors, GBs, and council members of the seven villages.
Kiyeto Zhimo, councillor of Satakha Town Council expressed gratitude to Kaito Aye for his initiative and sponsorship for saplings.
Kiyeto Zhimo noted that the Zunheboto District and Satakha had already observed World Environment Day on June 5 with a tree plantation drive along National Highway 702A.
Vishiho Zhimo, GB chairman of the Langki Kiliki Tokukukujo (LKT) Joint Council, thanked the minister for prioritizing the plantation drive in Satakha Sub-division. He informed that the saplings will be planted in all the approach roads of seven villages, Satakha Town, and surrounding National Highway 702A.
Earlier, on World Environment Day, Kaito distributed 1600 saplings to 16 villages and several individuals within the Satakha constituency, demonstrating his commitment to environmental conservation.
