The Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) observed World Environment Day 2026 under the theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. Our Future,” by organizing a plantation and cleanliness drive along the stretch from KMC Parking, Upper Agri Colony to the Kohima Science College, Jotsoma Gate, on June 5, 2026.

The highlight of the programme was the participation of Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, S. Supongmeren Jamir, who joined the plantation drive alongside the KDLSA team.

The programme was chaired by Kusalu Lohe, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA. Welcoming the participants, Cheliam Khiamniungan, Chief Judicial Magistrate and Secretary, KDLSA, emphasized the significance of collective efforts towards environmental conservation.

Delivering the keynote address, Mezivolu T. Therieh, Chairperson, KDLSA and Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kohima, expressed gratitude to the district administration for its logistical support and acknowledged the generous contribution of fruit tree saplings by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Kohima, and Entrepreneur Associates. The saplings included chestnut, guava, wild apple and cherry trees.

In her address, Therieh underscored the importance of protecting and preserving the environment, describing it as an investment in the future. She highlighted that every individual can contribute to environmental conservation through small yet meaningful actions and encouraged participants to continue promoting a greener and healthier environment. She also urged everyone to maintain cleanliness by ensuring proper disposal of waste at designated places.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Nuhuvolu, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA.

As part of the observance, KDLSA members and interns from St. Joseph College and Don Bosco College planted a total of 130 tree saplings, reaffirming their commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action.

(DPRO Kohima)