Kahndu calls for Jan Andolan to carry out cleanliness drive

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called for a 'Jan Andolan' starting from the gram panchayat level to urban areas for carrying out cleanliness drive across the state.
Participating in 'Mission Clean Kley River' organised by the Apatani Youth Association (AYA) with the theme 'Be your own Scavenger' at Ziro in Lower Subansiri district on Sunday, the chief minister appreciated the AYA initiative to clean the river which he termed as the 'lifeline' of Apatani plateau.
Khandu hoped that river would be dirt-free through out the year, an official communique informed here today.
He also appreciated the mass initiative that festers a sense of unity and responsibility among the citizens.

The cleanliness drive was participated in large number by the school children, local public, government officials, ITBP jawans and various NGOs from the state.
Khandu used the locally made bamboo brooms and devices designed by Narin Ajin Society to pick waste lying along the river bank. He also participated in the spot slogan contest.
A drawing and painting completion on cleanliness was also held which was participated by school children.
The programme was also participated by PHED Minister Takam Pario, Parliamentary Secretary to hydropower department Phosum Khimhun, Parliamentary Secretary Likha Saaya, MLAs Tamar Murtem (Raga) and Tage Taki (Ziro), DC Kemo Lollen, SP Ziro Tage Habung and AYA President Taku Chatung, the communique added.