Imphal, Sep 13: The zero-garbage campaign for Yaiskul A/C kicked off today at Wangkhei Ningthempukhri Mapal Community Hall with a mass awareness programme on keeping the surrounding neat and clean.
Meanwhile, the 37 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under IGAR(S) conducted a Zero Garbage drive at Joupi in Chandel district of Manipur on 12 September. Commandant 37 Assam Rifles was the chief guest of the event and as part of the event a presentation was shown to villagers.
The senior medical officer of the unit guided the villagers about various health hazards and how to keep the area around the village clean. The commandant presented dustbins to villagers and installed a public garbage bin in the village. The event concluded with interaction with the villagers over refreshments. The villagers pledged to work hand in hand with the SF and make it a model village.