Arunachal's Bodak village launches Pun:lek mission to become a floral village

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. During the plantation drive of flowering species total of 51 saplings were planted. 

Speaking from Mebo civil administration, Toni Mitkong, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Mebo advised the villagers of Bodak village to make the mission Pun:lek 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', said Mitkong.

While Ajem Tayeng and Ayi Remi Ering while attending the mission launching ceremony praised the initiative of Mebo Sub-Divisional Administration led by ADC Mebo, Sibo Passing and Bodak village citizen led by Tanggom Tayeng, Bodak Welfare Committee and GBs. Intellectuals from Bodak village like Bapir Megu who returned to the village on the day to join in the plantation drive also opined hope that the Bodak village will one day soon be a floral village.

Meanwhile Bodak village authorities have assured to stop the stray cattle roaming the village streets in order to protect the planted ornamental tree saplings. Bodak village located in the northern most part of Mebo Sub-Division along the left bank of river Siang in the picturesque mountain slopes has low population but with natural beauty. With the aim to make the village a floral village under the supervision of Mebo civil administration, the village is likely to be a major attraction for tourists in coming years.

Additionally, the Gorkha Sanskriti Suraksha Parishad (GSSP) Mebo Unit conducted a "Cleanliness Drive & Plantation Programme" today under the motto "Swachchhta Hi Sewa Aur Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam." The event took place along the highway near Sanggo English School in Mebo.

Addressing the gathering, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Mebo, Sibo Passing, praised the Gorkha community for their "honesty, dedication, and bravery." He encouraged the local Gorkha residents to uphold these values and continue contributing positively to the community through such initiatives.