Serchhip, Oct 4: Assam Rifles conducted a tree plantation drive at Serchhip in Mizoram on October 2 to mark Gandhi Jayanti, planting 130 indigenous fruit-bearing saplings in and around the garrison.

The initiative was aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, strengthening ecological balance and enhancing green cover in the area.
The plantation drive focused on indigenous and fruit-bearing species, which are expected to contribute to biodiversity conservation while providing additional ecological benefits to the surrounding environment.
The initiative also sought to encourage greater awareness about environmental protection and the importance of preserving natural ecosystems. The participation of Assam Rifles personnel reflected the force’s efforts to complement its security responsibilities with community-oriented and environment-conscious initiatives.
The plantation drive held on Gandhi Jayanti was also seen as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a clean, sustainable and harmonious environment.
By increasing green cover within and around the garrison, the initiative is expected to contribute to a healthier local ecosystem and support long-term environmental sustainability.
The Assam Rifles continues to undertake various welfare and community-focused initiatives in the Northeast, with environmental conservation forming an important part of its outreach activities.
The plantation of 130 saplings marked a green tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and reaffirmed the commitment of the force towards ecological conservation and building a greener future.