Environmental promotion activities held as part of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Pherzawl/Thoubal, November 07 2026: BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week (BSLW) 2026 is being observed from November 1 to 7, 2026, aimed to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable lifestyles through public outreach, citizen engagement and action-oriented initiatives.

Pherzawl

Schools under the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Pherzawl, today organised 'Waste Segregation & Clean-Up' drives as part of the observance of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week, with a focus on reducing plastic use, promoting proper waste management and fostering environmentally responsible habits among students.

The activities were conducted at Tuolbung High School and Parbung Government Higher Secondary School, where students and teachers actively participated in initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the importance of responsible waste disposal and environmental protection.

A total of 87 students and 11 teachers took part in the programmes organised at the two educational institutions.

The drives sought to sensitise students to the environmental consequences of improper waste disposal while encouraging practical measures towards maintaining clean surroundings and adopting sustainable lifestyle practices.

The initiatives underscored the role of educational institutions in promoting environmental awareness and nurturing a sense of responsibility among the younger generation.

Thoubal

The BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026 concluded today in Thoubal District with various awareness events organised under the theme 'Reduce Waste', centred around the RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) framework.

Today's events were held with a mission for protecting and safeguarding the environment which involves daily habits, sustainable resource use and community-driven action to preserve ecosystems for future generations.

Thoubal Municipal Council officials conducted awareness drives at various locations in Thoubal using banners.

Also, a publicity drive was conducted using a mobile van public awareness system where officials made announcements to the public regarding the importance of waste segregation and environmental protection and conservation.

Heirok Municipal Council officials conducted drives using banners which read 'Plastic Free Communities & Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' at different areas in Heirok.

The banner also carried slogans 'Live Sustainable', 'Act Responsible', 'Build a Greener Future' and 'Say No to Plastic Pollution' .

The officials of Wangjing Lamding Municipal Council conducted a cleanliness drive and awareness campaign at Wangjing Bazar regarding effective waste management to protect the environment.

Yairipok Municipal Council officials conducted awareness drives at Yairipok.

The officials raised awareness regarding-effective waste management to shopkeepers and the public.

Shikhong Sekmai Municipal Council officials during the drive gave awareness to the shopkeepers regarding plastic pollution, especially caused by the single-use plastics and gave awareness on its alternatives.

Apart from conducting cleanliness drives and awareness campaigns, the officials of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) took pledge to protect and safeguard the environment along with raising awareness to others.

The BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026 began from November 1 under the framework of India's Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).

It was observed to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable habits through public outreach, citizen engagement, and behavioural action.

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