KOKRAJHAR, JUNE 5: Along with rest of the state, the World Environment Day was celebrated at different places in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) districts on Wednesday with befitting programmes.
In Kokrajhar, the department of Forest & Environment, government of BTR, celebrated the world environment day at Kachugaon IB bunglow complex and Takampur village under Kachugaon forest division amidst presence of departmental officials, local peoples and NGO members.
The executive member of Forest department of BTR, Ranjit Basumatary, Gossaigaon MLA Jiran Basumatary,EM (BTR), Wilson Hasda, senior officials of government were prominent attendees in the event.
A massive sapling plantation was also carried out to mark the celebration at Takampur village in the area.
Ranjit Basumatary,the executive member of Forest department, said that the forest department has been emphasizing for bringing back deforestation across the BTR districts,and initiated to nurture more sapling plantation in the region.He said that the world environment day celebration is a step to extend feasibility support to the mission of Green Bodoland to make healthy and greenery environment.
Meanwhile, NTPC Bongaigaon commemorated World Environment Day today with a series of initiatives aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainability.
The day began with the administration of the Environment Day Pledge to all employees by Shri Akhilesh Singh, Head of Project and Business Unit Head, NTPC Bongaigaon. The pledge ceremony was witnessed by senior officials, including Shri Induri S Reddy (GM, O&M), Shri Asutosh Biswas (GM, Operation), and Smt Sangeeta Singh (President, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, NTPC Bongaigaon). Following the pledge, a walkathon was organized, with enthusiastic participation from senior officials, employees, and their families.
A central focus of the day’s activities was a large-scale tree plantation drive held within the NTPC Bongaigaon township. Employees, family members, ladies club members, associates, children from Notre Dame School, and Ankur Tiny Tots School of the township joined hands to plant over 100 saplings at various locations of the plant and township. The planted saplings included a variety of fruit-bearing and medicinal trees, promoting biodiversity and environmental health.
In his address, Shri Akhilesh Singh highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Environment Monitoring Group (EMG) and NTPC Bongaigaon towards environmental protection and afforestation.He emphasized the company’s commitment to developing a green belt within the township, plant premises, and surrounding areas. Shri Singh stressed the importance of continuous and collective efforts for environmental preservation.
The celebration of World Environment Day at NTPC Bongaigaon extends beyond a single day. Various competitions focused on environmental awareness are planned for employees, spouses, and children, further promoting a culture of sustainability within the community.
The world environment day was also carried out at various places in Baksa and Udalguri districts,and planted several hundreds of saplings on the day.
Several NGOs and Forest department officials are seen busy on the implementation of the successfully steps for reforestation environment in Bodoland region.
