Kohima: In a concerted effort to promote environmental sustainability, the Kohima Forest Division, in collaboration with the 78th Battalion of the CRPF, Zubza, successfully concluded a week-long reforestation program at Forest Department-owned land in Zhadima.
The initiative, organised as part of the World Environment Day campaign, culminated on Saturday, under the joint supervision of Devnath Somkunwar, Commandant of the 78 Bn CRPF, and Dr. Sevono Seletsu, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Kohima.
Aimed at raising awareness about the importance of reforestation, the program brought together forest officials, security personnel, and local stakeholders in a collaborative tree plantation effort.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr. Sevono Seletsu highlighted the critical role of tree plantation and emphasized the need for active community participation in protecting and restoring the environment.
She stressed on the need to sustain and scale up afforestation efforts to ensure a greener, healthier future.
R.V. Philip, Second-in-Command, 78 Bn CRPF; Khriezovo Zutso, Assistant Commandant, 78 Bn CRPF; Savinuo Kikhi, Range Forest Officer, Chiephobozou; and Medo Kire, Range Forest Officer, Kohima. Forest Department staff and CRPF personnel also took part in the reforestation activities.
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