State YAS conducts cleanliness drive
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 02 2021:
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Manipur celebrated the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahat ma Gandhi by conducting a cleanliness drive in the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex area on Saturday.
The drive was participated by all the officials, staff and coaches of the Directorate office, East and West districts of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.
T Phulen Singh, Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Manipur, said, "Cleanliness and sanitation is very important for an individual as well as for the entire country as taught by Bapuji.
Such an invaluable ideal is what we are celebrating today through this cleanliness drive that also encourages the spirit of voluntary work among the youths".
He stressed the need for all to learn about cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation, adding that cleanliness should be imbibed and inculcated as a habit.
Phulen also acknowledged the role of sports and education towards the same and reiterated that the Department will continue to uphold the ideal of cleanliness and be an example for others to follow.
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports also conducted several events channelizing the energy of the athletes and youths towards the movement that aims at creating awareness about cleanliness.