Sikkim to observe Phase – II, ‘10 Minutes to Earth’ on 25 June

24 June, Gangtok: The State Government , in order to develop State-wide community participation in making Sikkim Greener, had initiated a unique programme, “Ten Minutes to Earth” since the year 2009. The programme which is the brainchild of the Chief Minister himself had gained popularity and wide response from all walks of life making it a 100 percent success last year. During the inaugural day on 15th July 2009, the entire State participated in planting more than six lakhs saplings all over the state This year, the Chief Minister during the commencement programme of Phase -V of the State Green Mission held here at Chintan Bhawan on 15th June had earmarked 25th June every year as the Day for “Ten Minutes to Earth”.

Similarly, the dawn of the Phase II of “Ten Minutes to Earth” will be held tomorrow on 25th June 2010 at 9.15 Am . His Excellency the Governor, Shri Balmiki Prasad Singh and the Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr.Pawan Chamling will be participating in the plantation drive at Bulbulay along with a host of other dignitaries.

The State Forest Department has announced that Several distribution points for saplings have been provided. The distribution points are Forest Secretariate Deorali, Zero Point near Technical, MP Golai, Bhojoghari Forest Check Post, Sichey Check Post, Syari Co-operative, Singtam Forest Check Post, Rangpo Bazar and Bagey Forest Nursery. The public can collect seedlings from these points. If the public are unable to collect the seedlings from the designated points then, the Forest Department shall provide the seedlings in the points suitable from them. Several variety of seedlings like Cherry, Chap, Lapsi, Okhar, Jacaranda, Bougainvillea, Tooli, Lampatey, Arupatey etc. It is also requested to all the general public , to participate in the plantation drive on 25th June, 2010 at 09.15 am to make the program a huge success.