Bodak, June 3:
A Social Service-cum-Awareness Campaign on Plastic Waste Management was successfully organized at Bodak Village in East Siang district on Wednesday, bringing together PRI members, women leaders, youth volunteers and villagers in a collective effort to promote cleanliness, environmental awareness and community service. The programme was organized by Eco Clean Mission Mebo in collaboration with the PRI Members of Mebo Sub-Division.
The initiative focused on encouraging active community participation in maintaining a clean environment while creating awareness about the growing threat posed by plastic waste. Volunteers carried out cleanliness activities and sensitized residents on the importance of proper waste management, responsible disposal practices and environmental conservation. The campaign highlighted how collective efforts at the grassroots level can contribute significantly towards protecting rivers, forests and villages from pollution.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from people across different sections of society, reflecting a strong sense of civic responsibility and commitment towards community welfare. Organizers emphasized that social service initiatives such as these not only help improve public spaces but also foster greater awareness and cooperation among citizens in addressing environmental challenges.
Among those who participated in the campaign was Oken Tayeng, MLA of the 39th Mebo (ST) Assembly Constituency, who appreciated the efforts of the volunteers, PRI members, women leaders, youth and villagers. He stated that plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time and stressed that protecting rivers, forests and villages requires collective action. Expressing his gratitude to all those involved in the cleanliness drive and awareness programme, he said, “A clean environment is everyone's responsibility. Together, we can make a difference,” while encouraging continued community participation in such social service initiatives.
