Eco-Network cleanses river
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 28 2024:
Volunteers of Eco-Network, Heirok along with members of Ningol Club and DLC Club Meira Paibi on Sunday conducted cleanliness drive along the bank of Heirok-Wangjing River for the 11th time at Heirok Part 11 Mayai Leikai stretch.
In a release, Eco-Network president Shinthangamba Laishram appealed to the public to acknowledge the importance of Heirok-Wangjing River and stop dumping garbage into the river and its bank.
Highlighting that conservation and rejuvenation of the river is the responsibility of each and everybody, Sinthangamba also stressed the need for alternative to use of plastics.
Pointing out that cleaning the whole stretch of the river is not an easy task, he urged the government and authorities concerned to look into the matter at the earliest.
He also appealed the public to extend a helping hand to the government.