TURA: Keeping up with the Mission of Clean India, Swachhata Hi Seva Diwas campaign which was launched by the Central Government is also being observed across North Garo Hills district.
The campaign organised by the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) and District Water Sanitation Mission kicked off from September 15 till October 2, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
The mission Clean India is expected to give a new impetus towards the importance of cleanliness and sanitation in the district, state and the country as a whole.
Reflecting the aim of the mission various activities such as cleaning drive, rally, orientation on solid, liquid waste, sanitation and behavioural change, essay and quiz competition were conducted for the students and residents from different parts of the district at Bangsi A’pal, Damas Kaskona, A’dokgre, Kharkutta and Bajengdoba.
In line with the programme, banning of plastics has also been enforced in the district by the District Administration with effect from October 2.