GANGTOK, June15 – State Paryavaran Mahotsav 2015 began here today with the flagging off of four sapling-laden trucks at MG Marg by Sikkim Minister for Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management TW Lepcha. The Minister also released garbage collection bags, distributed saplings and signed in the signature campaign board during the programme.
The two week long Mahotsav will witness several environment-related programmes across the State. Events planned includes plantation and cleanliness drives, greenathon, essay and painting competition, signature campaign and lectures by Forest officials and environmentalists.
source: assamtribune