Governor joins Environment day celebrations

Itanagar  5 June  (H.S): On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) and the First Lady of the State Neelam Misra participated in a plantation programme in Raj Bhavan, Itanagar. Saplings of Rudrasha (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) were planted in the Raj Bhavan compound on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor called upon the people to plant more and more saplings to preserve, protect and promote the environment. He said that the conservation of natural environment is as important as taking care of one’s health. It is also necessary for wellbeing of the present and future generations. Pleased at the participation of the security personnel in the celebration of the World Environment Day, the Governor advised each one of them to write to their family members back home to plant saplings and actively aid the expansion of nature’s gift to human beings.. R.P. Uppadhayaya, IPS, Commissioner to Governor along with the officers and ITBP troops stationed at Raj Bhavan were present on the occasion.