Tourism Minister flags off Swacchta campaign
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, January 10 2021:
Tourism Minister Oinam Lukhoi Singh today flagged off 'Cleanliness Campaign' held under the theme "Let us join hands and make a dream village" at Konthoujam Lairembi, Konthoujam, Imphal West.
This campaign is supported by the North Eastern Council (NEC) under Swacchta Scheme and organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, O Lukhoi stressed on the importance of imbibing the concept of cleanliness by all sections of society to lead a healthy life.
He expressed that the Swacchta campaign is being carried out in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi's dream of a clean and hygienic India.
Lukhoi also stated that cleanliness is the essential responsibility of all as a clean and healthy society will bring and ensure development in all sectors.
He appealed all to be part of the cleanliness campaign as it requires concerted efforts of all.
Cleanliness will attract more tourists, he added.
He also assured to develop Konthoujam Lairembi site.
The function was also attended by Chairman, Tourism Corporation of Manipur Limited (TCML) and Jiribam AC MLA Md Ashab Uddin, Advisor to CM, Konthoujam AC MLA Dr Sapam Ranjan as guest of honour and president respectively.
Commissioner (Tourism), Devesh Deval, Director (Tourism), Ibohal Singh and officials of the Department took part in the event.