Dimapur, Dec 17: As part of its year ending programme, Kumlong Environment Committee (KEC) distributed wheel barrows to the seven affiliated clubs on December 16 in order to facilitate them in their cleanliness works.
Kumlong Environment Committee, which was formed in the year 2012, has been formed by the Kumlong Ward Council with an aim to initiate, innovate and execute works to keep the colony clean, green and environment friendly. Kumlong ward is one of the biggest wards in Mokokchung town and all the major clubs in the colony (numbering seven of them) are affiliated with the KEC.
Kumlong Environment Committee is a self-sustaining and autonomous committee under the patronage of the Kumlong Ward Council. The committee conducts cleanliness drive on every last Saturday of the month. Besides, the committee also creates awareness among the public through hoarding of banners and actively participates in other cleanliness drive in the town.
As part of its activities, KEC has put up dustbins in all the major locations, especially on the roadsides so as to discourage the public not to litter the colony.
The distribution of the wheel barrows on December 16 was another major initiative of the Kumlong Environment Committee so that the clubs can use the wheel barrows while clearing the clogged drains and garbage dumps. The wheel barrows were procured by the committee with its own fund and distributed free of cost to the clubs.
Kumlong Environment Committee is one of the most active committees in Kumlong Ward which it gives special emphasis on maintaining a healthy and hygienic environment in the colony. The committee has been actively participating in all the activities initiated by the Kumlong Ward Council. It has more plans in the years to come keeping in mind that the Kumlong Ward will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in the year 2019.
Meanwhile, the affiliated club members expressed gratitude to KEC for distributing the wheel barrows. The public also appreciated the committee for its yearlong activities and initiatives to keep the ward as one of the cleanest in the town.
