AR organises cleanliness drive
Source: Chronicle News Service
Noney, February 18 2023:
Noney Battalion of Jwalamukhi Sector Assam Rifles organised a cleanliness drive at Saheibung Peak, Kangpokpi district on Saturday to promote Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan and educate locals on proper waste management.
The awareness programme was organised by Company Operating Base (COB), Kotlen to generate awareness about personal and public hygiene among the local populace.
As a part of the campaign, the troops of COB Kotlen along with villagers cleaned the surrounding area which motivated locals to take initiative and keep their village clean and litter free.
It also educated the locals to restrict use of plastic and random disposal of solid and liquid waste in surrounding areas and also to use bins for proper waste management.
A total of 15 Assam Rifles personnel and 15 civilians were present at the cleanliness drive.
All volunteers were issued gloves and masks.
A medical team was also assigned during the drive to oversee any emergency.