Chakpi River cleanliness drive conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, April 12 2023:
Bharatiya Janata Party, Chandel district in collaboration with district administration and Maha Area Chief Association (MACA) conducted a "One Day Mission of Clean Chakpi River, Chandel district Manipur" on Wednesday.
Leaders and volunteers from Chandel district headquarters and neighbouring villages participated in the cleanliness drive of Chakpi River which is the main lifeline of Chandel district.
The drive was sponsored by MLA Olish Lamkang.
The greas stretching from Monsang Pantha river bank to Modi village were covered during the drive.
Waste materials such as plastics, bottles, bags, paper, metals, toys, etc., were collected and burnt.
SDC Chandel Mothel Saka expressed his gratitude to the local MLA for taking the cleanliness drive initiative.
He emphasised that cleanliness awareness should primarily start from family, school and church.
These institutions have big role in shaping the mindset of the people regarding environmental concerns, he added.
MACA chairman Js Angam highlighted the importance of protection and preservation of Chakpi River in the larger interest of public.