Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prashad Rajkhowa today urged the people to plant more trees to preserve the pristine green environment of the state.
In his message to the people on the occasion of World Environment Day, the Governor said to address the global warming issue and for a healthy climate, the people have to preserve the flora and fauna.
He emphasised on use of renewable energy resources like solar energy and biogas, a Raj Bhawan statement said.
Stating that 80 per cent of the geographical area of Arunachal Pradesh was under forest cover, Rajkhowa stressed that the state's environment and forest department have to create more awareness to maintain it and suggested preservation of the forest cover by by planting trees.
On the occasion, the Governor along with his wife Rita Rajkhowa planted mango saplings in the Raj Bhawan compound, the statement added.
