ITANAGAR, Sep 23: Governor BD Mishra flagged off 15 senior division cadets of 1 Arunachal Pradesh National Cadet Corps Battalion Swachhta Pakhwada Relay Cycle Rally from Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Monday. The cyclists will interact with the local population to spread awareness on Swachhta Abhiyan. Gohpur, Assam will be on its itinerary on the first day followed by Biswanath Chariali on day two.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor advised the cadets to imbibe the spirit of unity, patriotism and discipline. Recalling his days as NCC cadet in 1957 to 59, he said that NCC programmes help the cadets to develop positivity and ideal of service.
Hailing the cadets as ambassadors of the Swachhta Abhiyan, he said that the success of the Abhiyan depends on their approach and involvement. Asserting that New India is in the making, he exhorted the cadets to participate in all social programmes and shape the destiny of the nation.
Earlier, Commanding Officer, 1 AP NCC Bn highlighting on the cycle rally informed that Maha Swachhta Abhiyan was started in April 2018 to 2nd October 2019 under PMO’s directions to all NCC establishments to commemorate 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. As part of the culmination of Maha Swachhta Abhiyan, a Swachhta Pakhwada is being organised from September 17- October 2 comprising various Swachhta activities like cleaning of schools, colleges, monuments, railway stations, hospitals, and awareness activities like seminars, paintings, photography, essay and other competitions for NCC cadets all over the North Eastern Region.
Senior Under officer Ashok Debnath, Under Officers, Tai Talap, Satnam Singh Dhillon and Nani Takar, Sergeants, Tashi Sarmu and Arun Ramachiary, Corporals Likha Obi, Shiva Rai, Aido Tonong Pabin, and Chera Tana and Lance Corporal Subash Sonar and cadets Sagar Pradhan, Tania Motu, Taro Apang and Ashish Kumar Upadhyay are the cyclists in the rally. 
PRO Rajbhawan

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