Cleanliness drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 12, 2013:
The three-day cleanliness drive cum poster campaign cum awareness programme organised ahead of Patriot's Day celebration at Ima Keithel areas of Khwairamband Bazar has concluded today.
The closing function of the campaign, jointly organised by Kanglei Economic Development Organisation (KEDO), Ima Keithel and State Social Welfare Department, was attended by Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai, Khangabok AC MLA O Landhoni, IMC Chairperson Aribam Nimai Sharma, DGP Y Joykumar and AMWJU President Wangkhemcha Shyamjai.
Speaking at the occasion, AK Mirabai said that Ima Keithel is an unique identity of Manipur, and it must be kept neat and clean.
Giving her assurance to look into the needs of Ima Keithel, the Minister also promised to provide regular water supply to the toilets of Ima Keithel.
She said that cleanliness at Ima Keithel could be maintained if women vendors take care of it at their respective vendors.
O Landhoni while speaking at the function urged the general public to uphold the sanctity of Ima Keithel.
Y Joykumar assured to clean Ima Keithel vendors with water twice daily.
He also promised to provide 10 tanks of water to Ima Keithel from his side.