Single-use plastic free awareness camps held
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Kakching/Pherzawl/Thoubal, November 05 2026:
Awareness programmes and cleanliness drives under the theme "Say No to Single-Use Plastics" were organised at various locations across Kakching, Pherzawl and Thoubal districts as part of the BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week, being observed from November 1 to 7, 2026 .
Kakching
The Zonal Education Office (ZEO), Kakching, organised awareness and cleanliness activities at Kakching High School, Kakching Khullen Upper Primary School and Irengband High School, among other educational institutions.
Kakching Municipal Council, Sugnu Municipal Council and Kakching Khunou Municipal Council also conducted cleanliness drives as part of the campaign to discourage the use of single-use plastics.
Similar programmes were held at Government ITI, Kakching, and Primary Health Centre* Pallel, among other locations.
Pherzawl
Plantation and environmental awareness activities were undertaken at schools under ZEO, Pherzawl as part of the observance of Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas (JJGD) and BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026.As part of the campaign, students and teachers participated in mass cleanliness drives, cleaning school premises and collecting plastic waste to promote hygienic, clean and plastic- free campuses.
The initiatives also sought to encourage students to take greater responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and protecting the environment.
The campaign, conducted under the themes "Say No to Plastics" and "Clean-Up and Plastic Collection Activities", covered Leisen Govt High School, Tuolbung Govt High School, Kangreng Govt High School, P Hmunte Govt High School, Parbung Govt Higher Secondary School and Ngampabung JB School.
In addition, tree plantation activities were organised under the national campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (Plant4Mother), encouraging students and teachers to contribute towards environmental conservation at Parbung Government Higher Secondary School.
Thoubal
The District Industries Centre (DIC), Thoubal and Kakching organised an awareness programme on "Say No To Single-Use Plastics" under the District Level Observance of BRICs Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026 today at Moijing Community Hall, Thoubal district.
As part of the event, Oinam Deben Singh, General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Thoubal and Kakching districts, appealed to the general public to collectively pledge to say no to single-use plastics and embrace environmentally friendly alternatives to safeguard the environment and promote a cleaner, healthier and greener Manipur.
Highlighting that indiscriminate use and improper disposal of singleuse plastics contribute significantly to land and water pollution, he urged the public to refrain from using single-use plastics and adopt sustainable alternatives.
Shopkeepers, vendors, business establishments and other stakeholders were also encouraged to promote eco-friendly practices and discourage the distribution and use of prohibited plastic items.
He also appealed to educational institutions, community organisations, local bodies and civil society organisations to actively participate in awareness-generation activities and promote responsible waste management practices.
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