South Sikkim Observes "Ten Minutes to Earth" Initiative

Namchi, 25th June, 2014: “Ten Minutes to Earth” was observed today in South Sikkim at the District Zilla Panchayat Bhawan, Namchi. The event, organised by the Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management Department, saw participation from various dignitaries, including DC (South) Mr Prabhakar Verma, SDZP Upadhakshya Ms D M Baraily, ADM (South) Mr Kapil Meena, DFO (T) Mr M K Rai, ACF (T) Ms Deepshika Sharma, ADC (Dev), Namchi Ms Benu Gurung, DPO Ms Yangchen Tamang, as well as staff and officials from the Forest, Irrigation, and RMD Departments, along with South District Zilla Panchayat representatives. A plantation drive was conducted at the RMDD premises in Namchi.

DC (South) emphasised the importance of the initiative, urging participants to ensure thorough follow-up every three months to guarantee the proper care and growth of the trees and flowers planted in their respective areas. He also highlighted the significance of the ‘Paryavaran Mahotsav’, with its three essential components: Cleanliness Drive, Awareness Campaign, and Plantation Drive, which are aimed at fostering collective responsibility among all participants.

Additionally, DFO (T) briefed the officials on the key steps to be followed while carrying out the plantation drive in their respective departments. He stressed the importance of executing a systematic follow-up plan to nurture the plants and trees planted for years to come.

Government departments such as IPR, HRDD, Irrigation, Health, and the Namchi Municipal Council, along with the Namchi Gram Vikas Kendra and school students, also participated in the ‘Ten Minutes to Earth’ programme. Flowering and medicinal plants, ornamental tree saplings, and local species such as pine and fir were planted during the event.

 

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