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Dated Aizawl, the 11th June 2026: Environment, Forest & Climate Change (EF&CC) Minister, Shri Lalthansanga, attended the Green Mizoram Day 2026 celebration as the Chief Guest this morning at the Youth Recreation Centre in Falkland, Aizawl. Shri Sudhir Kumar, Principal Secretary of the EF&CC Department, attended as the Guest of Honour.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister highlighted that Mizoram enjoys a pleasant climate that is highly envied by others because of its rich forest cover and abundance of trees. He emphasized the growing need to recognize the importance and value of trees and forests, noting that the state's trees require strict protection and care. The Minister called upon all participants of Green Mizoram Day to cooperate and give their best efforts toward creating a more beautiful and pleasant environment.

During the event, the Minister distributed the Fire Prevention Awards. The winners across various categories are as follows:

District Category
1. Lawngtlai District
2. Serchhip District
3. Aizawl District

State-Level Village Category
1. Leng
2. Rulkual
3. Muthi

Aizawl District Village Category
1. Muthi
2. Thiak
3. Sawleng

• Consolation Prize: Kepran, E. Phaileng, and Hmuifang Tlang Fire Prevention Committee

The Guest of Honour, Shri Sudhir Kumar, remarked that the value of trees to humans and other living beings is immeasurable. He added that Mizoram has vast potential for development, which can be achieved through strong unity and cooperation between the public and the government.

Shri Samson Thanruma, DCF (HQ), presented a brief report on the history of Green Mizoram. The committee was initially established in 1998 as the "Green Aizawl Committee" before being renamed the "Green Mizoram Committee" in 1999. The Government of Mizoram officially designated June 11 as Green Mizoram Day in 2014. Up until 2025, a total of 1,779,503 tree saplings has been planted, and 2,974,318 saplings have been distributed.

The program was chaired by Pu Rajeev Kumar Tiwari, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. The theme for this year's Green Mizoram Day is:

"Trees are green gold, The roots of all life."
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri Lalnunsanga Khawlhring, DFO, Aizawl Forest Division. Following the function, the Minister and other officials planted tree saplings within the complex of the Youth Recreation Centre.