AIDA-Child Friendly Dimapur campaign reached its official conclusion on September 30.
Dimapur, October 3 (MExN): The AIDA-Child Friendly Dimapur campaign which was initiated on June 17, 2023, under the auspices of Manpai Phom, Administrator, Dimapur Municipal Council reached its official conclusion on September 30.
The closing ceremony was graced by K Hukato Chishi, IFS, Member Secretary, Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB). In his address Chishi underscored the paramount importance of self-reflection and action in addressing environmental concerns. He highlighted the commendable efforts at both national and state levels to combat environmental pollution. In his closing remark, he called upon all participants to assume responsibility for creating clean and safe environments for all.
NPCB Scientist Akangmeren also brought attention to the pollution plaguing Dhansiri due to drainage issues and has highlighted on the initiatives of the Dimapur Municipal Council, Urban Development, and the District Administration in tackling the drainage issues in the city. He stressed on the need for collective responsibility and suggested practical steps such as understanding the causes of pollution, proper waste management, and waste segregation to the participants as well as emphasized the importance of the fundamental waste segregation practices.
Rongsenben, Junior Scientific Assistant emphasized on the concept, Mission/Merillife, advocating for adopting healthy lifestyles. The key lifestyle changes include conserving energy, water, reducing single-use plastics, managing e-waste, and embracing sustainable living. The emphasis was placed on collaboration to address climate change, recognizing it as a global concern. She urged everyone to initiate change and emphasized that the time for action is now.
Rev Fr Roy George, Executive Director, AIDA delivered the welcome address. Garrol Lotha, Project Coordinator, briefed on the campaign activities 2023. She shared that the organization has successfully reached out to almost 1088 children; youth and Civil Society Organizations who have actively participated in the campaign 2023 activities.
Special recognition was extended to Team Better Dimapur, Dimapur District Legal Services Authority, Explora Youth Club, Don Bosco Hr Sec School Dimapur, Roslyn Singh Ahluwalia and Colonel Ajay Ahluwalia, an update from AIDA-Child Friendly Dimapur stated.
The programme concluded on a celebratory note with an exhibition and talent show. KL Pamei graced the event as the special guest.The informal session featured captivating performances by Child Rights Club members and Child Rights Facilitators, including singing and dancing.
