AR conducts environment protection drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 21 2021:
Noney Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQs 21 Sector Assam Rifles and IGAR (East) organised a 'Drive on Environment Preservation and Cleaning of Water Resources' at COB Kotlen in Kangpokpi district today.
The drive was carried out with the aim to promote 'Swachh Bharat Mission' and to inspire the locals to have a clean environment to lead a healthy and prosperous life, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The major focus of the event was to educate the locals to stop the practice of open defecation, use of bins, solid and liquid wastes management along with moving towards cleaner energy sources, added the statement.
The local villagers joined hands with the troops of the Battalion to clean the natural water resources, added the statement.