Dimapur, Aug. 28 (EMN): NCC cadets of 24 Nagaland Coy NCC, Kohima under the aegis of group headquarters conducted a tree plantation drive at Kigwema Government High School on Friday.
Cadets of junior division, associated NCC officers and instructors of the army participated in the drive.
A large number of medicinal and ornamental plants were planted by the cadets. The importance of trees in maintaining the delicate environmental balance was explained to the cadets, it was informed.
The cadets were also encouraged to plan at least one tree on their birthday as a token of their gratitude to Mother Nature. Col Daniel Lotzem, Commanding Officer of 24 Nagaland Coy NCC Kohima extended his appreciation to Forest Dept, Kohima by providing free tree saplings for this tree plantation drive.
