An environment fair was organised in the Chabelwa forest area of Ichak block of the district with a purpose to make the villagers aware about the importance of forest and trees.
In this day-long programme, many activities such as debate, drama, song competitions were organised in which school students of adjacent villages participated in large numbers.
Conservator of forest Mahendra Prasad appreciated the effort of conscious villagers and assured every possible help from the department.
On this occasion, District Board member Sumitra Devi, JDU leader Bateshwar Prasad Mehta, BJP leader RK Mehta, CRPF Commandant Munna Kumar Singh, Jeeteshwar Prasad Mehta, Mahesh Kumar Mehta, Ranjit Kumar, OIC Ichak PS Rajeev Kumar, newly elected village local body members tied Raksha Sutra on the trees and took oath with all the villagers to protect the forest.