GUWAHATI: Officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) took part in a plantation drive on the premises of Shillong Airport at Umroi on the occasion of World Environment Day.
“All officials of Shillong Airport participated in plantation programme held to spread awareness on environment protection. About 200 saplings were planted near the car parking area and colony,” airport director, MK Nayak told The Shillong Times on Wednesday.
A drawing competition was also organised for children of passengers at the airport’s passenger lounge in a bid to take the message of ecology conservation among the next generation.
Meanwhile, AAI Guwahati officials invited school children from the area around LGBI Airport to participate in an environment conservation awareness programme on Tuesday.
Students of MKME School, Garal, were greeted with environment-friendly gift items. Sketching skills competition to promote environment conservation practice was also arranged for them.
Topics such as tree plantation, energy conservation and reduced use of fossil fuels were discussed.
