MMC reiterates on mass social work
The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) has reiterated that there will be a mass social work in all wards on 5 June 2024 to commemorate the World Environment Day. In this regard, all wards have been directed to conduct mass social work in their respective wards.

Special focus of this social work includes clearing drainages/nullahs and plastic waste management targeting Single Use Plastics (SUPs/MLPs) like straw, food packages, chips packet, sweets and tobacco packets, disposable cutleries, carry bags and pet bottles etc. Further, the segregated waste has been asked to be deposited at the MRF.

Chakhroma’s 150-Year celebration embraces plantation drive

Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) is gearing up to celebrate its 150th anniversary, slated for 9 November 2024 with a series of events planned throughout the year. As part of these celebrations, the CPO, in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of Nagaland, is set to organize a Plantation Drive on June 5, coinciding with World Environment Day.

The Plantation Drive will span all Angami villages under the Chakhroma area, commencing from 7 am onwards. To ensure the success of this initiative, the Chakhroma Students’ Union and Chakhroma Youth Organisation have been tasked with mobilizing volunteers across all Angami villages. These volunteers will not only participate in the drive but also undertake the responsibility of nurturing the planted saplings for the next two years.
Saplings for the Plantation Drive can be collected from the CPO Hall in Chumoukedima on June 4, 2024, starting from 8 am onwards.

With the theme “Let us be the Generation-Reforestation,” the CPO aims to emphasize the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable practices in commemoration of its 150th year.

NSF urges plantation drive
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has called upon its federating units, subordinate bodies, and the entire student community to actively participate in the observance of World Environment Day on June 5 under the theme, “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience”.

“A central initiative we are promoting is the planting of saplings. We urge every student, unit, and subordinate body to plant at least one sapling and to care for it as it grows,” stated the NSF.

In addition to tree planting, the NSF advocated for participation in a variety of other conservation activities, including: Clean-up Drives, Awareness Campaigns, Workshops and Seminars, and other activities on environmental issues.

Chakhesang Public Organization issues directive for tree plantation

The executive council of the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) has adopted a resolution to uphold ecological balance and protect the environment for a more sustainable future.

Resolution No 2 mandates the organization of an annual Tree Plantation drive on June 5, coinciding with World Environment Day.

In this regard, the CPO directed all Chakhesang villages to participate in this noble endeavour by organizing tree plantation drives within their respective jurisdiction on World Environment Day. Each village has been encouraged to organize its own event and plant a minimum of 500 trees, focusing on indigenous species that are well-suited to our local ecosystem. The villages along the highways have also been additionally tasked to organize maintenance activities such as weeding and protection for the trees planted last year.

Furthermore, the CPO urged village leaders to mobilize resources and actively engage community members including youth and student bodies, women associations and local self-help groups to ensure the success of this initiative. “Let us join hands to make a meaningful impact on our environment and leave a legacy for generations to come,” the CPO added.

Mokokchung Times

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