Heirok-Wangjing River Rejuvenation Campaign continues
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, May 26 2024:
Eco-Network Heirok in collaboration with the women folk of the locality conducted a cleanliness drive in the vicinity of Heirok Part III Champrathong Wafer Reservoir Tank.
Today's effort marks the 17th installment of the Network's Heirok-Wangjing River Rejuvenation Campaign conducted every Sunday, said a statement issued by Shinthangamba Laishram, president, EcoNetwork Heirok.
The riverbank clean up drive was carried out at this particular site as the disposal of garbage, including plastic bottles and overgrowth of weeds made the pumping of water from the nearby Heirok-Wangjing River into the water reservoir tank difficult as the overflow of trash also slowly spread to the river as well.
Stating that the joint team was unable to complete the clean up work today due to the excess litter, the statement also made an appeal to people of the region to extend assistance on another Sunday.
Eco Network Heirok also called for much needed Government support to make the Heirok-Wangjing River Rejuvenation Campaign a success.
If the State Government implements a policy or plan, then proper waste management can be accomplished easily and natural bodies like rivers and wetlands can be well-maintained, it added.