Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, November 06 2018:
Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised cleanliness drive under "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" at village Thangbung Minour on 5th November 2018 .
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a campaign by the Govt of India to keep the streets, roads and infrastructure of the country including towns and rural area clean.
The event was attended by 55 villagers including 30 males, 15 females and 10 Children.
During the event, the team of Moreh Battalion briefed the villagers regarding the importance of cleanliness, waste disposal and encouraged them to make less use of polythenes and to use toilets for keeping the atmosphere clean to enable preserving the environment.
The villagers were also advised to throw the waste only in dustbins and earmarked pits which should regularly be cleaned.
The event was dedicated to the ongoing 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' an initiative of Honorable Prime Mister of India, Shri Narendara Modi which is being encouraged as a movement in various parts of the country.
Assam Rifles has been promoting 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' initiative in remote areas of North East as well.