TODAY -
Use of plastic items banned
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 20 2017:
With the arrival of festive season and to keep the premises neat and clean, a cleanliness drive was carried out in and around Sada Chiru Waterfall, today .
Bishnupur Range Forest Office, Sadu Chiru Waterfall Development Committee, Sadu Chiru Joint Forest management Committee, SHGs in Sadu Chiru, villagers, Municipal Council and Toubul Youth Development Association conducted the cleanliness drive, under the aegis of Bishnupur Forest Division .
Plastic garbage, filth etc were cleaned at the main parking lot, along the pathway and at the foot of the waterfall .
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Meanwhile, eco-friendly bamboo dustbins were kept around the premises .
Speaking to media persons, Forest range officer, S Ratankumar stated that Sadu Chiru Waterfall is one among most famous tourist spots/destination in the State and the lack of knowledge to properly dispose the garbage has polluted the scenic beauty of the area .
The joint cleanliness drive aims to keep the premises neat and clean to attract more tourists, he said while adding that the Department concerned along with the villagers decided to keep eco friendly dustbins which will be cleaned once a week by the Oinam Municipal Council .
He also sought cooperation and support from the local as well the tourists to keep the area tidy .
Sadu Chiru Joint Forest Management Committee Chairman stated that the Forest Department along with the villagers have unanimously decided to prohibit the use of plastic items from the parking till the foot of the waterfall.
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