PASIGHAT, Sep 25: The sustained plastic-free campaign initiated by East Siang Deputy Commissioner Dr.Kinny Singh is now taking the shape of a mass movement here in both urban area and villages of the district.
The ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)Campaign in the district under the aegis of the District Administration has further given a big fillip towards the goal of Plastic-free, clean and green East Siang.
The DC has urged citizens and all stakeholders to join in the plastic free campaign to make it a sustainable movement and also appreciated the joint efforts of all stakeholders.A mass social service was conducted today at the scenic  Komlighat river bank area along the Mighty Siang. It was supervised by the PWD department. Mass cleanliness drives in iconic and tourist hotspots, and institutions have been carried out. 

The officers and staff of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  is also taking part in SHS.
Plastic waste awareness & management is the theme of Swachhata hi Seva this year. There is already a visible change after the ban on single use plastic carry bags issued by the DC earlier.
Further, awareness campaigns have been organized in villages and the entire district. To ensure that the collected wastes are not littered around,Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) has been entrusted to single point collection for plastic waste through the District Collection Centre for urban areas and PHE for rural areas. DIPRO

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