Port Blair, Jun 05: The World Environment Day on 05.06.2024 was celebrated in collaboration with District Administration of N&MA, Department of Forest & Environment and Department of Agriculture under North and Middle Andaman with great zeal and enthusiasm under the advise & able guidance of Shri Dilkhush Meena, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, North and Middle Andaman.
During the celebration of World Environment Day on 05.06.2024, plantation drives at roadside, Gram Panchayat Bhawans and Amrit Sarovars sites have been carried out extensively in all 03 sub-divisions under North and Middle Andaman district.
During the celebration of World Environment Day on 05.06.2024, a total 1656 saplings which include Neem (Azadirachta indica),Jack fruit, Mango, Amla (Indian gooseberry), Tamarind, Cashew-nut, Areca-nut, Lemon, Guava, Lemon, Sapota (Sapodilla), Custard Apple etc., were planted at roadside, Gram Panchayat Bhawans and Amrit Sarovars sites across the district.
The plantation drive also been organized at Deputy Commissioner’s office, N&MA Mayabunder wherein the Assistant Commissioner (HQ), N&MA- Mr. Ashish Joon, DANICS alongwith other official/staff of DC’s office have planted fruit bearing plants in the premises of the said office.
Similar plantation drives, besides the cleanliness drives which have been organized from the past 02 weeks in all the Gram Panchayats under the North & Middle Andaman District will be carried out during the present monsoon.
