Imphal, 31 May 2026: The Association of MSAP (Manipur Students’ Association, Pune) Alumni, Manipur, a registered society under the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989 (Regn. No. 915/M/SR/2025), successfully launched its year-long statewide tree plantation campaign with a major plantation drive held at Taobungkhok, Imphal West District, on Sunday, 31st May 2026, under the theme “Now for Climate.”
The programme,
held from 7:00 a.m. to 11:am, was organized by the Association of MSAP
Alumni, Manipur, in association with the Council for Educational
Administration and Management (CEAM), Manipur Chapter, and the Taobungkhok
Progressive Youth Pioneers’ Association (TPYPA), with support from the Forest
Department, Government of Manipur.
The event was
graced by Shri L. Joykumar Singh, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, as
the Chief Guest. Shri R.K. Amarjit Singh, IFS, Conservator of Forests,
Central Circle, and Shri Vikram Suresh Nadhe, IFS, Divisional Forest
Officer, Central Forest Division, attended as Guests of Honour. The
programme was presided over by Prof. (Dr.) Th. Asha Sinha, President,
Association of MSAP Alumni, Manipur.
In her
presidential address and vote of thanks, Prof. (Dr.) Th. Asha Sinha expressed
sincere gratitude to the Forest Department, Government of Manipur, for its
wholehearted support in making the programme a success. She particularly
acknowledged the Department’s assistance in providing saplings, technical support,
manpower, and an Earth Auger Machine for pit digging during the preparatory
phase.
She also
conveyed appreciation to the partner organizations - CEAM, Manipur Chapter, and
TPYPA - as well as members of the Association, MSAP students, local residents,
Meira Paibi groups, and the women participants of the Ningol Van initiative for
their enthusiastic participation and cooperation.
As part of the
plantation drive, approximately 300 saplings of indigenous and
environmentally suitable species, including Bokul, Leihao, Heikru, Yongchak,
Mayokpha, Manahei, Jam, Theibong, and other locally adapted species, were
planted across five locations in Taobungkhok village:
1.
Ipa Loyarakpa Ima Ningthemleima Lai Haraobung
2.
Eco-Tourism Park
3.
Taobungkhok Upper Primary School
4.
TWC Hockey Ground
5.
Water Supply Pukhri Campus
The plantation
drive was undertaken with the objective of promoting environmental stewardship,
enhancing green cover, restoring local ecosystems, and contributing to climate
resilience and sustainable development in Manipur.
A special
highlight of the programme was the establishment of “Ningol Van,”
believed to be the first such initiative in India. Around 50 women
participants (Ningols) planted saplings of various species, symbolizing the
important role of women in environmental conservation and sustainable
development. The initiative is in line with the Government of Manipur’s
recently launched Ningol Van programme, which seeks to recognize and strengthen
women's contributions to forest conservation, biodiversity protection, and
ecological sustainability.
Approximately 150
participants, including members of the Association of MSAP Alumni, CEAM
Manipur Chapter, TPYPA, MSAP students, local residents, and Meira Paibi groups,
took part in the plantation drive. Their enthusiastic participation reflected a
strong collective commitment towards building a greener, healthier, and more
sustainable future for Manipur. Refreshments were served following the
plantation activity.
The plantation
programme was coordinated by Adv. Suresh Sarangthem on behalf of the
Association of MSAP Alumni, Manipur, while the proceedings were conducted by Adv.
Jotindra Luwang, Joint Secretary of the Association.
Issued by:
Sd/- Sd/-
Kulabidhu Chanam Vikram
Suresh Nadhe
Secretary Divisional Forest Officer
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