Correspondent

PASIGHAT, Oct 27: Bodak village under Mebo Sub-Division here in East Siang District on Saturday launched a mission called “Pun:lek” to make the Bodak village a floral village by planting several species of ornamental trees and other flowering plants. The mission launching ceremony was attended by Toni Mitkong, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Mebo from civil administration as a mission partner, Ajem Tayeng, retired Director, Account & Treasuries, Govt. of AP as Chief Guest and Smty Ayi Remi  Ering, District Horticulture Development officer, East Siang district at Guest of honour.
The mission ‘Pun:lek’ which is  derived from ‘Appun Alek’ (group of flower), aims to plant many flowering/ornamental trees and other smaller and different species of flowers  in the village road of Bodak village which is already popular among tourists visiting the region. 
Speaking from Mebo civil administration, Toni Mitkong, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Mebo advised the villagers to make the mission successful which in turn will attract more tourists. 
"Mebo administration in tie-up with different village administrations effort are being made to beautify the villages with cleanliness, plantation drive and anti-drugs awareness activities,’ he said.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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