Ukhrul hosts campaign on Watershed Yatra

Mungchan Zimik.
Ukhrul: Mar 13:  The one day outreach campaign on Watershed and Springshed management under Watershed Yatra of WDC-PKMSY 2.0 was held today at DRDA Hall, Mini Secretariat Complex, Ukhrul.
Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul, Asish Das who attended as the chief guest of the programme flagged off the Yatra Walk.
Speaking on the occasion, Asish  stated that water scarcity problems in Ukhrul is not new and is still a challenge that we should all come forward and mitigate the issue.
He also called for collective effort to protect the watershed and rejuvenate the environment for the future.
A pledge to conserve land and water was administered by DFO of Ukhrul, Geeta Laishram while CEO, Ukhrul David Kashungnao  distributed the horticulture saplings to WCs during the programme.
Yatra Walk, an awareness walk, was carried out by the participants from Mini Secretariat to Gandhi Chowk at Ukhrul Headquarters.
As part of the campaign, tree plantation was carried out at the premises of Mini Secretariat Complex, Ukhrul.
The campaign programme was organised by District Rural Development Agency, Ukhrul.