Kiphire, Oct 2: Assam Rifles organised a plantation drive at Kisetong in Nagaland’s Kiphire district on October 2 under the Swachh Bharat Campaign, bringing together local villagers, youth, students and teachers to promote environmental conservation.

The initiative witnessed active participation from students and faculty members of Government Middle School, along with members of the local community. Participants planted saplings and highlighted the importance of protecting the environment and maintaining green spaces for future generations.
The drive also aimed to encourage young people to develop greater awareness of environmental responsibility and participate in community-based conservation activities.
As part of the outreach initiative, Assam Rifles also presented sports equipment to the school. The equipment is intended to encourage students to participate in sports and other healthy and constructive activities, while promoting teamwork, discipline and physical fitness.
The participation of villagers, students and teachers provided a platform for greater community engagement and strengthened interaction between Assam Rifles and local residents.
The initiative reflects the force’s continued focus on community-oriented activities that combine environmental awareness, youth engagement and social development.
The plantation drive also reinforced the message that environmental conservation requires sustained participation from communities, educational institutions and public organisations.