Agartala, Jul 27, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala: July 27:  Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder on Saturday attended a tree plantation drive  at Ward number 14 and 19 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation.
Other than the Mayor, the event also saw the presence of local corporators and other dignitaries.
Talking to the reporters while highlighting the importance of tree plantation, the Mayor said, "The initiative aims to enhance green cover and promote environmental conservation within the city".
He Said that the event is held commemorating Vanmahotsav 2024 under the aegis of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's " Ek ped Man ke naam" campaign.
Majumder urged all citizens to plant trees dedicated to their mothers.
“The idea for this campaign was inspired by PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address, in which he called upon the Nation to plant trees dedicated to mothers”,  said Mayor.
He further stressed on the maintenance of the trees after planting them.
"Planting trees alone won't help. Aftercare of those saplings must be done", he added.