GANGTOK, 25 June: The South/ West
Circle Office of Commercial Tax Division, in alliance with the local bodies and
corporate houses successfully organized a massive plantation, cleanliness and awareness
program at the Durga Shakti Peeth Mandir in Jorethang today.
Officials and staff from the Commercial
Tax Division, Irrigation Department and IPCA Laboratories Ltd also participated
in the program, an official press release informs.
Various societies like Purwa
Majhigaon Sudhar Samaj, Milan Sangh Samaj and Garib Uthan Sewa Samiti were
present while members of the Art of Living also joined the program. Also
present were ward panchayat Pema Tamang of Jorethang Nagar Panchayat, social
activists Tika Gurung, Santosh Sharma and Kumari Majhi. M/s Graphix and Garg
Enterprises also participated in the program.
At the start, Deputy
Commissioner, CTD, Kamala Rai welcomed the participants and called on everyone
to work whole heartedly in order to make the Paryavaran Mahotsav a grand
success while Assistant Commissioner, Shailesh Rai explained the meaning and
motive behind organizing such a Mahotsav.
Commercial tax inspector Usha Rani Pradhan read out the message for the
occasion. Participants from various societies also addressed the gathering.
The plantation program began at 10:30
a.m. Different types of plants, fruits and flowers like Parijat, Mango, Litchi,
Neem, Amala, Bouganvilla etc were planted in the temple compound.
As a part of awareness activity,
the department distributed dustbins to different institutions and pasted “Go
Green” stickers on the vehicles.
