MEDZIPHEMA, AUGUST 13 (MExN): Medziphema District Administration and 7th Assam Rifle, Gaspanior organized a walkathon to commemorate India's 77th Independence Day and to encourage the unfurling of the national flag at every home under "Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign at Medziphema sub-division on August 13.
The walkathon was flagged off by ADC, P James Swu begins at 7 AM from Medziphema local ground and culminated at ADC office, Medziphema, a DIPR report stated.
The walkathon was led by the ADC and Lt Col Anthony of 7th AR Battalion, Gaspani. All town councilors, volunteers, representatives from schools, offices, Dobashis, 7th Assam Rifles participated in the walkathon.
As part of "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" or "Plant for Mother" campaign, a mass social work cum plantation drive was also conducted at Medziphema sub- division in view of the upcoming Independence Day. All the government department both state and central, educational institutions, NGOs, wards and the general public participated in the social work by cleaning all streets, market areas, and surroundings. The Medziphema administration and town council also provided assistance in the mass social work.
Medziphema sub-division began its plantation drive where government departments, all schools, local bodies and public came forward and planted thousands of saplings in all designated wards and zones, ADC office, government offices, schools and on the roadside. Forest Range Officers, Medziphema and Piphema distributed free saplings of various species. Around 500-1000 saplings which include medicinal plants, fruit trees, and flowering trees were planted.
