Source: The Sangai Express / Addie Chiphang
Ukhrul, May 02 2010:
A One-day cleaning cum beautification drive was held here yesterday under the theme "Dignity of Labour and Sanitation Awareness" covering the road stretch from DC office Phungreitang to Kharasom junction.
Organised by Hunching Katamnao Long over 3500 students and local youths of the district participated the drive.
HKL President Godfry Zingkhai said keeping the environment and surrounding of the public in consonance with the prevailing climate change in grass-root level awareness on the matter is paramount and considered as prime time for the people of the hill by encouraging the culture of 'Dignity of Labour'.
The president further said, as part of hygienic practice the union has been ushering such kind of activities two to three times a year and that this kind of town cleaning programme is the need of the hour keeping in mind the saying 'Cleanliness is next to Godliness.' The student body appealed the citizens of the district to elevate the slogan 'DIGNITY OF LABOUR' and help cultivate the forthcoming generation and self which is one of the humblest and noble deeds of mankind for the society.
It also thanked NRHM for financial assistance and the DC, CEO/UADC, ZEO and Hunphun Village authority for all the help in various forms towards ensuring the event a grand success.