Seyochung Village Students' Union holds cleanliness drive at Singtra Valley

Students with the collected waste during the cleanliness drive at Singtra Valley.

• DIMAPUR — The Seyochung Village Students' Union (SVSU), in collaboration with Government High School Seyochung Village, organised a cleanliness drive at Singtra Valley on Wednesday.
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• According to an update, students from the school actively participated by picking up plastic and other waste materials from the valley. All collected waste was properly disposed of at the designated location.
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• After the drive, a short programme was held in which SVSU president Longtili C Sangtam thanked the students and school authorities for their support and participation. He also delivered a brief awareness speech on the harmful effects of plastic on the environment.

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• During the programme, the president officially declared Singtra Valley a plastic-free zone. He announced a ban on single-use plastics such as straws, plastic plates, cups, carry bags, and water bottles. People are encouraged to use alternatives such as cloth or jute bags, paper straws, and reusable containers and bottles.
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• It was mentioned that, to support this initiative, the union will install separate bins for biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, promote composting of organic waste, and display posters promoting plastic-free alternatives. The union also requested all visitors to cooperate in maintaining Singtra Valley as a clean and plastic-free place.