Longsa village in Wokha district launched its first cleanliness and environment drive on the theme “Think Clean & Live Green.”
WOKHA — Longsa village in Wokha district launched the first edition of its environment and cleanliness drive on Saturday on the theme, “Think Clean & Live Green.”
Deputy Chairperson of Wokha Town Council (WTC), Nzano P Kikon, attended the programme as the special guest.
The inaugural function was held at the Cultural Hall, followed by a mass cleanliness and plantation drive across the village.
Organised by the Longsa Government Employees’ Union (LGEU) in coordination with the Longsa Village Council, the initiative aimed to promote environmental conservation, cleanliness and community participation. A total of 92 ornamental tree saplings were planted during the drive.
Addressing the gathering, the LGEU announced that the social work and cleanliness drive would be conducted once every two months. The union also encouraged every household to plant at least one ornamental tree to beautify the village and foster a greener environment.
Speaking at the programme, the WTC deputy chairperson stressed that cleanliness extends beyond individual homes to the surrounding environment. Kikon highlighted the importance of waste segregation in accordance with Supreme Court directives on separating dry and wet waste and spoke on the benefits of recycling.
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She noted that kitchen waste can be converted into compost, while scrap materials, electronic waste and plastics should be handed over to authorised scrap collectors.
Kikon further appealed to the public to reduce the use of plastic bottles and ensure the proper disposal of sanitary, medical and hospital waste, warning that waste scattered by stray dogs could pose serious health risks.
Referring to the drying up of the Etsutchukha water spring in Wokha town, she said environmental degradation is often the result of human negligence and urged villagers to uphold the programme’s theme by protecting natural resources.
She also reminded residents to care for the 92 saplings planted during the drive, emphasising that tree plantation efforts must be accompanied by sustained maintenance to ensure long-term environmental benefits.
Meanwhile, participants pledged to take active responsibility in making their village and surroundings greener and more eco-friendly.