SHILLONG: A Zero Littering Crusaders’ Rally on the theme “Let’s make Shillong Litter Free, Clean and Green” was taken out on Tuesday by about 1200 students from 70 schools in Shillong to sensitize the people of the city and to motivate the children for greater participation in the important task of helping the city improve its cleanliness.
The Rally was organized by the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, along with the North Eastern Region Capital Cities Development Investment Programme, State Investment Project Management Consultant & Implementation Unit and Urban Affairs department, at U Soso Tham Auditorium.
Urban Affairs Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh attended the programme in the presence of East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Goyal and CEO, Shillong Municipal Board E. Kharmalki, among others.
It may be mentioned that 93 schools and 5 colleges have been included in the campaign in Shillong.
40 schools in the city have adopted roads, lanes and park to mind and maintain zero littering through intensive campaign, signboards and occasional cleaning drives.
Prizes were distributed by the chief guest and others dignitaries to the winners of the slogan, painting, drawing and essay competitions organized as part of the zero litter campaign.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner administered the pledge for a zero littering lifestyle.
