BASAR, Oct 15: The 4th edition of the week-long ‘River cleaning and water conservation programme’ was declared open this morning by Leparada DC Atul Tayeng during a launching event at Hie Bridge point here amidst a large gathering of enthusiastic volunteers and participants from across all sections of society.
On the occasion, DySP Denim Boje administered a cleanliness pledge to all participants.
As part of today’s event, the two main rivers flowing through Basar township area namely ‘Kidi‘ and ‘Hie’ River were cleaned up by dividing the participants - one which started from Nyigam hanging bridge (Kidi river) and the other from Hie Bridge point (Hie river), which eventually culminated at confluence of both the rivers near Nyodu bridge point. Huge quantities of plastic wastes and other garbage were collected and disposed of properly with the help of two pick-up trucks provided by the UD department and further engaging four tractors.
The river cleaning and water conservation programme is one of the calendar events organized under the aegis of renowned social organization of the district - GRK (GUMIN RVGO KWLAJU) every year, with a motto of cleaning the river and water bodies to balance aquatic ecosystem, promote cleanliness and healthy atmosphere and to further conserve water through plantation and protection initiatives in the catchment areas.
Over 550 people comprising students/faculties from Govt Model College - Basar, Govt Hr Sec School-Basar, Jawans from 49 Bn of ITBP along with representatives from Bazaar community, Leparada Youth Association, Farmers Society of Leparada, BASU, Arunachal Pradesh Labour Union (APLU-Leparada unit), Rego Ane Bango CLF, NECK, KKWS & APWWS (Basar Unit), SHGs and GRK members besides executive members of River Cleaning & Water Conservation Week participated in the programme.
As part of the week-long programme, awareness campaigns, social services and allied activities at various schools in and around Basar township will be held over the coming days. (DIPRO)