Shillong: A cleaning drive cum awareness programme to observe the Green Campaign Day under the Chief Minister Green Campaign Movement was held on Friday at Mawngap Market area, East Khasi Hills District.
The Programme was organized by the Mawphlang C&RD Block in collaboration with the office of U Lyngdoh ka Hima Mawphlang and NESFAS and supported by Khrawsing Christian College and Seng Samla Mawngap. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, K C Khyriem, who is also the local MLA, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Khyriem said that Mahatma Gandhi has given us freedom and honour, and we need to remain eternally grateful to him.
Earlier, Khyriem handed over the award for the cleanest shop in Mawngap market area to T Sun, F Challam and S Khyriem.
The highlights of the day included oath taking ceremony and short play presented by the Yong Lajong.