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Aizawl, the 11^th June 2025:  The Green Mizoram Day 2025 observance programme for Aizawl District was organized by the District Level Committee on Green Mizoram, Aizawl District, at Toofani Hall, 34th Assam Rifles Complex, Zokhawsang, today. The event was graced by Pi Baryl Vanneihsangi, Hon’ble MLA, and Brig. Puspendar Sorayan, DIG & Commander,23-Sector Assam Rifles, as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively. The programme was presided over by Er.Lalhriatpula, IAS, Deputy Commissioner & Chairman of the District Level Sub-Committee on Green Mizoram.

This year’s theme for Green Mizoram Day, 2025 is "Ruahtui khawinan thing i phun uar ang u / Plant trees and catch the rain."

Speaking at the occasion, Pi Baryl Vanneihsangi highlighted the growing water scarcity we face each year and emphasized the urgent need to conserve rainwater. She noted that the best way to preserve rainwater is by preservation of the existing forest and increasing forest cover areas by continuous afforestation drives. She exhorted everyone not only to plant more trees but to do so responsibly, taking into account factors like land type, water accessibility, and proximity to electric lines. She stressed the importance of choosing appropriate planting sites and taking care of the saplings after planting.

Brig. Puspendar Sorayan also spoke at the event, expressing his appreciation for involving the Assam Rifles in the Green Mizoram Day observance programme and for holding the event at Toofani Hall. He thanked the District Level Committee on Green Mizoram for selecting Zokhawsang as the site for planting 1,000 saplings as part of the Green Mizoram Day initiatives. He stated that the 23-Sector Assam Rifles would take responsibility for nurturing the saplings and would do its best to ensure a high survival rate. He also assured that the 23-Sector Assam Rifles will continue to actively participate in and support the state government's efforts for the welfare and betterment of its citizens.

Pu Lalnunsanga Khawihring, IFS, DFO and Member Secretary of the District Level Sub-Committee on Green Mizoram, presented the technical report. According to the report, from 1999 to 2024 (a span of 26 years), a total of 29,08,706 saplings have been distributed, and 17,71,632 saplings have been planted during the observance period of the Green Mizoram Day initiatives.

During today’s programme,  Ramhlun South YMA  Choir presented a ceremonial song, and Lalawmpuii, a student from Don Bosco School, Mission Veng, recited  an Awareness  Recitation. Pu K. Lalmuansanga, President of ASEP, also delivered a speech as part of the Awareness campaign.

The event also included the presentation of the “Village Level Fire Prevention Award 2025” to the top three villages in Aizawl district known for their outstanding forest fire prevention efforts:

·        1st Prize — N. Serzawl

·        2nd Prize — Thiak

·        3rd Prize — Lungsum

The winners received a certificate of appreciation and cash awards of ₹50,000, ₹30,000, and ₹20,000 respectively.

Pu Rex Zarzoliana Vanchhawng, SP, Aizawl, delivered the vote of thanks and officially concluded the Green Mizoram Day Observance Programme.

After the programme, Chief Guest, Guest of honour and officials participated in a ‘ceremonial planting’ event, planting a sapling each in the Toofani Hall complex. A mass plantation drive is also planned to plant approximately 1,000 saplings in Zokhawsang as part of the day’s observance.