Imphal, Sept 25: Khurai MLA S Sushindro yesterday planted tree saplings at Chingkhei Ching in Khurai Assembly Constituency.
Speaking to the media persons, S Sushindro said that Chingkhei Ching is the sacred place for the Meitei community.
People of the state, climb the Chingkhei Ching and offered prayers during Sajibu-Nongma-Panba Cheiraoba, he added.
Sushindro also said that construction of 7 km long road leading to the Chingkhei Ching has also begun.
Expressing disappointed and concern over the hunting of animals and burning of trees in the hill, Sushindro further said that the tree saplings were planted to protect the flora and fauna in the hills.
Sushindro also expressed the idea of setting of setting up a wildlife sanctuary in the Chingkhei Ching area.