Morung Express News
Mokokchung | April 18
As part of the ‘sanitation drive on account of World Malaria Day to be observed on April 25, the Kumlong Environment Committee conducted a cleanliness drive on Saturday, April 16, 2016 where youths from the seven clubs in Kumlong ward actively participated and cleaned the locality.
The youths filled up potholes, cleaned the drains and put up a banner about cleanliness. The cleanliness drive was undertaken as part of the Swachh Bharat Ahbiyan and the ward cleanliness competition being organized by the SBA committee in Mokokchung town.
The Kumlong Environment Committee (KEC) was formed in 2012 by the Kumlong Ward council. Ever since it was formed, the KEC has been undertaking various activities like putting up dustbins, conducting social works etc. In 2014, the Kumlong Ward was also adjudged as the cleanest ward by the authorities.
Meanwhile, the Kumlong Environment Committee chairman, Kilangsashi Aier has expressed gratitude to all the seven clubs in Kumlong for actively participating in the cleanliness drive. He added that such cleanliness activities will be undertaken even in the future and therefore solicited the citizens to continue their support to make Kumlong a clean, environment friendly and beautiful colony in the town.
