'Swachhta Hi Sewa' Joint Cleanliness Drive at Indo-mynamar Border
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *

Imphal, October 02 2018: Adding yet another feather in the quest of synchronizing all agencies at Border Town of Moreh, the Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles along with Myanmar Army and Civil Administration of both the countries, organised a joint cleanliness drive at Indo-Myanmar Border between BP 78 and Namphalon Market on 02 October 2018.The event was attended by an approximate strength of 366 persons including 150 Indian nationals, 100 Myanmarese nationals, 66 personals of Moreh Battalion, 50 District Administration and Myanmar police personals.

One JCB and three Tippers from India were also pressed into service in the cleanliness drive.

The event was given boost by the overwhelming participation of all Civil Society Organisation of Moreh and Tamu.

The cleanliness drive also seen an active participation of Commandant of Moreh Battalion, Commanding Officer of 89 IR Myanmar Army, DC, ADC of Tamu, Police, Immigration officers, reps of Namphalon Bazar Committee and ADC, SDC, SDPO Moreh.

As part of the drive, the civilians were also briefed regarding the importance of cleanliness and mutual cooperation between two neighbouring countries.

They were also advised to throw the waste only in dustbins and earmarked pits which should be regularly cleaned and regulated.

Joint Cleanliness Drive at Indo-mynamar Border

The event was the third such initiative at Moreh border by Military of both countries as well as by civil administration after its cleanliness drive held on 19 Jan 2018 and 27 Jan 2018.The event was a huge success and has been a major milestone in mutual and joint efforts put in by both nations for betterment of relations as well as for benefit of its people.

The initiative was well received and appreciated by the locals of both sides of Indo Myanmar Border as well as Civil Administration.

The enthusiasm and cooperation offered by Tamil Sangam (Moreh) needs special mention as they offered tea & snacks to all during the cleanliness drive.

Moreh Battalion also conducted the cleanliness derive at village TM Zummunuon and Chongjang wherein a total of 44 villagers participated in the drive.

To mark respect to the 'Father of Nation' on the occasion of 'Gandhi Jayanti', the Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles conducted "Swach Bharat Abhiyan" at Khudengthabi.

The programme was attended by Assam Rifles troops as well as civilians including 15 males and 10 females of Khudengthabi village.

During the drive the emphasis was given on maintenance of clean atmosphere and surrounding and adverse effects of littering and spitting.

The attendees were also advised to keep the surroundings pollution free by encouraging the use dustbin & waste dumping areas in the village.

The programme culminated with an oath to create a healthy atmosphere.

The Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles, under the "Swachta Hi Sewa" campaign organised special cleanliness drive at mini Stadium, Christian village, Chandel.

An approximate strength of 100 civilians and 48 Assam Rifles personals enthusiastically participated in the drive and took pledge to keep the surroundings and country clean and healthy.

Assam Rifles has been committed to such yeomen services in the past as well and has received overwhelming support and praise from the locals.

Conduct of such events is a mark of altruism and selfless concern of Assam Rifles for the local populace, thus living up to its true motto of "Sentinels of the North East" .

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