Pakyong:The Pakyong Multi Purpose Cooperative Society carried out avenue plantation from Dal Gaon to Kartok, according to a press release received from Assistant Registrar, Cooperation Department. 160 ornamental plants namely; Chap (Tetha Chap and Rani Chap), Cherry, Chandan and Dhupi were planted.This programme was attended by Area MLA, Mrs.Manita Mangar, President of Pakyong MPCS, Mr.P.N.Kazi, SDM (Pakyong,), officials and staff of Cooperation and Forest Departments and ward panchayats. The Area MLA in her address appreciated the Pakyong MPCS for participating in the State Green Mission. She also requested the society to ensure protection of the plants as there is every possibility of plants getting destroyed during the carpeting works of Kartok Road, which is yet to be completed. Earlier, Mr.P.N.Kazi in his welcome address, highlighted the activities of the Pakyong MPCS and agricultural loans that the Society has been giving to its members. He also stressed on the quality of plantation rather than quantity and the protection of the same. He further assured to ensure full protection to the plants.The Registrar also applauded the initiative taken by the Pakyong MPCS in supporting the Government’s mission of a green state and to make Sikkim a tourist destination. He laid emphasis on the importance of social fencing and informed that the number of plants and the rate of survival would be reflected in the Audit Report of the Pakyong MPCS
