Agartala, Aug 13, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Aug 13: To commemorate the 75 years of India’s Independence, Forest Department, Govt of Tripura organized “Run for Green Tripura” and “Mass Plantation Drive” on Saturday in collaboration with ONGC Tripura Asset.

Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Tripura Sawmill owners and Timber Traders Association also participated in the program.

Flagging off the run from New Capital Complex area in Capital City, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said, “The run is organized to create awareness among the common people about the necessity of planting trees to save earth”.

He appreciated the initiative of the state Forest Dept on the occasion on Independence Day celebrations.

Later a tree plantation program was held besides distribution of free saplings among the participants.

In yet another program to mark the Har-Ghar-Tiranga campaign on the occasion of Independence Day, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha flagged off a rally organized by the Tripura Pump Operator Sangha in capital city.