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Members of various Khonoma organisations pose lens after the cleanliness drive on November 23.[/caption]
Dimapur, November 29: KhonomaRüffüno undertook a cleanliness drive on November 23 on the theme “Khonoma for a cleaner, safer and peaceful tomorrow.” The initiative was jointly carried out by the KhonomaRüffüno Kohima unit, KhonomaRüffünoKhonoma unit, Khonoma Students’ Union and Khonoma Youth Organisation.
Chairing the programme, RajusetoChasie, president of Rüffüno Kohima, introduced the purpose of the drive, while AsiMeyase, senior citizen, led the mass in prayer. VisierSanyüMeyasetsu encouraged the gathered members to give their best to make Khonoma a serene and peaceful village, while RokohebiKuotsu, president KSU, laid out the details of the work ahead.
More than 60 young and old concerned participated in the cleanliness drive that covered all prominent resting places and picnic spots as well as the highway stretching over 20 kms from beyond the village gate to Dzüleke. Sacks of scrapped polythene, wrappers and other wastes were collected and disposed while glass and metal wastes were entrusted to a scrap dealer to be recycled.
Khonoma, the first green village of India, has continually upheld cleanliness of the environment and protecting its natural habitats and inhabitants. Khonoma welcomes everyone to be part of this vital initiative to conserve nature. “Particularly when in the village, let us all make a conscious effort to not litter but rather try to maintain the environment as is found in its natural state,” the organisation said.
