Mega Marathon held under 'Swatchhata Hi Seva' campaign
Source: The Sangai Express
Noney, October 02 2019:
The Mega Marathon Noney 2019 was held today at Longmai (Noney) Dist HQ under the theme "Run to beat the Plastic Pollution".
The programme was jointly organised by PHED Noney, District Water Sanitation Committee (DWSC) Noney in association with Medical Dept, Forest Dept, Social Welfare Dept, ZEO Noney & Longmai Nature Club etc, in connection with Swatchhata Hi Seva mass campaign to save the earth from plastic pollution.
The Marathon Race was flagged off by H Worshang DC Noney from Longmai (Noney) Bazar market shed to Tupul at NH-37 .
Altogether 229 persons including 112 women and 117 men took part in the race which was categorised as 12 km for women and 17 km for men.
Gangamlung Ruangmei (24) of Khoupum village, won the first prize in men category while Luchunliu Dangmei (20) d/o Kamuding Dangmei of Longmai-4 won first prize in women category.
They were honoured with Rs 10,000 with cup and certificate.
Nambangba Khumba (18) of Puichi (Oktan) village and P Lungthaoliu (21) of Lukhambi won the 2nd prizes which carries cash prize of Rs 7,000 with cup and certificate while Gaithoilung Malangmei (15) of Pongringlong village and Mercy Gangmei (22) of Makhuam (Marangjing) village won the third prizes having cash award of Rs 5000 with cup and certificate.
The next top 10 winners in men and women categories also received the prizes.
As part of the programme, Blankets were also distributed to around 50 old age persons from Longmai villages area.
Later, an awareness programme cum prize distribution function was also held at Longmai (Noney) Bazar market shed.
Speaking at the occasion, H Worshang DC Noney spoke on plastic pollution.
Film star Maxina Paonam also spoke on the occasion regarding the plastic pollution.
DLOs, BLOs of Longmai (Noney) Dist, village leaders of Longmai Area & various organisations leaders were also present in the programme.