‘Go green campaign’ around mystic lake in Senapati district

Our Correspondent
Imphal, June 21 (EMN): Continuing with its ‘Go green campaign,’ the Maram Union and Maram Students’ Union (MKS) planted fruit and flower bearing plants in and around mystic Lizai lake (Sadim Pukhri) in Manipur’s Senapati district.

According to Maram Union, various plants including cherry, rhododendron, mango etc. were planted in addition to the existing natural varieties of trees surrounding the beautiful natural lake on Friday. The plantation was carried out with the support of Senapati Forest division, government of Manipur.

“Significantly, the date of plantation on June 19 was specifically chosen in commemoration of Manipur Maharaja Sanajoaba Leishemba contesting the Rajya Sabha on the same date,” a press release said.

On June 14, a team from Maram Union visited royal palace, Sanakonung, in Imphal to show solidarity. Maram Union general secretary Pungdi P Celestine said the site of plantation at Lizai lake (Sadim Pukhri) bears historical significance between Meitei royals, its prince and Maram forefathers. The lake is situated on a hilltop with its natural source of water that feeds on the lake throughout the year.

Maram Union officials planted a tree sapling in the name of Maharaja Sanajoaba Leishemba, while an invocation was pronounced by the union vice president. Significances of plantation at site on the specific date and fostering of unity by such activity was also shared. MKS has been continuously undertaking various environmental activities and tree plantations in Maram areas and Senapati district headquarters since 2009.