In keeping with its glorious tradition of "Cleaning through Greening" the army launched an afforestation drive in the new military station at Gangtok recently.
A total of 5,000 saplings of different varieties were planted as part of the drive.
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The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday carried out the task of planting a record 10 million saplings in a day as part of its commitment towards improving the green cover in the state.
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They were followed by Major General Sanjiv Chachra, and their families.
Besides, students of the army school in Gangtok too participated in the drive with great zeal and enthusiasm along with the teachers.
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"The army generally keeps the areas of its deployment green, so also in Gangtok. We want to involve everybody in greening the station," said Clement Samuel, Deputy G.O.C 17 mountain division, Station commander.
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