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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur

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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur Mera Hauchongba is a vibrant and significant festival celebrated in Manipur, particularly by the Manipuri Meitei community. This festival, which usually occurs in the month of September or October, holds immense cultural and spiritual importance, showcasing the rich traditions and values of the state. It is a colorful event filled with rituals, music, dance, and a deep sense of community. Significance of Mera Hauchongba The festival of Mera Hauchongba signifies the beginning of the agricultural season and is primarily dedicated to the worship of the deities who safeguard the crops and elders of the community. It is a time for expressing gratitude for the harvest and seeking blessings for a bountiful yield in the upcoming year. The name "Mera Hauchongba" translates to "the coming of the Houchong," referring to the arrival of the new harvest and the joy it brings. Rituals and Celebrations Mera Hauchongba is celebrated wi...
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ASSAM RIFLES CONTINUED THE MEGA TREE PLANTATION DRIVE IN THE STATE

 





ASSAM RIFLES CONTINUED THE MEGA TREE PLANTATION DRIVE IN THE STATE

Contributing towards Ministry of Home Affairs initiative of Tree Plantation in year 2020 and to contribute in preserving and promoting the environment. Units of 9 Sector Assam Rifles and 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South), organised the Mega Tree Plantation and Conservation Drive at various locations of the state, over a period of four days.


The Importance of planting trees needs no emphasis. The units organised the drive in respective areas with an aim to contribute in preserving and promoting healthy and pollution free environment. The plantation drive was organised at various locations in Imphal valley and Churchandpur areas. Mantripukhri Battalion organised tree plantation at Mantripukhri Garrison, Sawombung, Koirengei and Yaingangpokpi Company Operating Bases. Similarly, Keithelmanbi Battalion organised the same drive at Andro and Lilong Company Operating Bases. 


Likewise, Thoubal Battalion carried out tree plantation in the Garrison and all its Company Operating Bases. Noney Battalions also contributed and organised plantation drives at respective Company Operating Bases. 


Subsequently, Churachandpur Battalion also continued the same drive at Sangaikot, Tuitum Khongkhai, Hengkot , P Sajol and Churachandpur town areas. The plantation drive was conducted to foster a culture of responsibility towards nature among children, local population and troops of Assam Rifles. 


Over 1200 troops enthusiastically participated in the Mega Plantation drive and 27021 saplings of various varieties including fruit bearing trees and 550 tree guards were planted by the local population and children. The drive has spread a sense of responsibility and care towards nature among all participants. The local population thanked Assam Rifles for taking up unprecedented  tree plantation drive to spread environmental awareness and expressed their gratitude with a pledge to nurture the saplings into trees.

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