10,000 Saplings Planted Across Tengnoupal

TENGNOUPAL, June 5, 2026 (DIO): The Tengnoupal Forest Division carried out a mega tree plantation drive across Tengnoupal district on World Environment Day, with a target of planting 10,000 saplings to promote environmental conservation and ecological restoration.

The district-wide campaign brought together government officials, security forces, community leaders, youth groups, students, and local residents in a collective effort to expand green cover and address climate change.

The plantation drive was conducted across several locations in the district, involving participants from 20 villages, including Khudengthabi, Haolenphai, D. Zalenphai, Yangngoubung, Maojang, Khoibu, Saivom, Thamlai Khudei Laipham, Heirok Chingdompok, Tengnoupal Headquarters, Machi, and other surrounding areas. The initiative aimed to combat deforestation, protect vital catchment areas, and encourage climate action in the border district.

The campaign was led by Deputy Conservator of Forests Mrs. Mahamuda Begum, IFS, who coordinated the large-scale operation in collaboration with district authorities, security agencies, and grassroots organisations.

Senior officials actively participated in the programme. Deputy Commissioner Shri Saurabh Yadav, IAS, stressed the importance of sustainable forest management and urged village authorities to ensure the protection and survival of the newly planted saplings. Superintendent of Police Shri Chaitanya, IPS, along with other police officers, led plantation activities in police reserves and public spaces.

Personnel from Assam Rifles and the Border Security Force also joined the campaign, planting saplings in border areas, defence establishments, and along national highways.

The initiative received strong support from Civil Society Organisations, Village Authorities, Biodiversity Management Committees, Joint Forest Management Committees, and Self-Help Groups, which helped prepare plantation sites and mobilise community participation.

Schools across the district, including Yangngoubung Government School, Tengnoupal High School, Enlighten English School and Kindergarten, and Don Bosco School, took part in the programme. Hundreds of students planted saplings within school campuses and nearby community areas, pledging to nurture the trees as they grow.

Speaking after the programme, Mrs. Mahamuda Begum thanked all departments, security forces, community leaders, and residents for their support. She said that while achieving the target of 10,000 saplings was a significant milestone, the true success of the campaign lay in the strong spirit of cooperation and environmental responsibility demonstrated by the people of Tengnoupal.