District Administration and Longleng Town Council observed Swachh Bharat Diwas and culmination of Swachhata Hi Seva on the theme “Cleanliness of Nature – Cleanliness of Culture” on 2nd October 2024, at DPDB hall, Longleng with Deputy Commissioner, Longleng W. Manpai Phom as the special guest.
In his address, the DC highlighted that one of the prime principles of Mahatma Gandhi was to focus on sanitation and cleanliness. He said that Gandhi believed that India’s should not only focus on infrastructural development but all round, the way we live our daily lives and that was how Swachh Bharat came into the fore in 2014.
Speaking on how plastic is the main cause of global warming, Phom emphasised on proper disposal of waste and on segregating waste. He said that with the ever increasing population at least one vision or plan should be kept intact and work as a team constantly to fulfil the goal. Sanitation is not only the concern of the municipal corporation but the general participation of the public and personal responsibility of every individual, he said.
Asserting that the town council will provide broad overview and guidelines but the duty lies with general public, the he said without the response from respective colony leaders or ward representatives there will be no progress. Therefore, he urged the gathering to make a collective plan where various ward should come up with the requirements and inputs/suggestions and work hand in hand together accordingly.
The DC also gave away the prizes to the awardees of series activities conducted throughout the campaign such as; Essay competition, Slogan competition, Painting competition, Best Waste to Art and Best Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU).
MIS, Longleng Town Council, Isaac P. Pongshi Keikung highlighted on issues and solutions for effective sanitation services through Power Point presentation.
SDO (C) Longleng, Meyazungba Jamir proposed the welcome address and EAC, Imkongnukla Ao purpose the vote of thanks. The programme was chaired by EAC, Tsalimse Sangtam.
Representative from wards, churches, NGOs and students from different schools attended the culmination programme.
