Cleaning drives at various locations along Ganol River

TURA: Continuing its mission to beat plastic pollution, the West Garo Hills District Administration in collaboration with school and college students, line departments, Nokmas and the locals conducted simultaneous cleaning drive and awareness programmes at Chibragre, Ganol Apal and Mesak Dare near Tura on Saturday.
Braving harsh weather and sensing the importance of the noble initiative, people from these localities and others joined the cleaning drive and took a decision to minimise and avoid littering in their surrounding areas.
The initiative also intends to recharge water sources and springs in and around the area and address the issue of water scarcity prevalent in almost all the villages in Garo Hills region, informed Deputy Commissioner, Ram Singh. Reminding the necessity of community participation in maintaining various picnic spots and other places frequented by people especially youngsters, he urged them to issue strict notice prohibiting littering of plastic and waste in and around the area.
Based on the awareness and cleaning drives being held at regular intervals and as per the reports given by the locals, the areas saw drastic improvement in terms of cleanliness and literring.
The Deputy Commissioner also informed that all student participants will be given certificates of appreciation for their support in the mission.