Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 14 2024: The poster campaign organised by Eco-Network Heirok, Ningol Club Heirok, Women Development Committee Heirok, River Task Force Heirok and EIACP Hub Directorate of Environment & Climate Change under the slogan "Save Heirok/Wangjing River & Clean Water" continued today at Heirok Part I and Part II Maning Leikai.
The campaign was launched by Thoubal DC on January 11 and seeks to spread awareness among the masses about the value of water and to stop disposal of garbage in rivers, said a statement issued by Shinthangamba Laishram, president, Eco-Network Heirok.
The press release also highlighted the health hazards of dumping waste materials in the rivers as well as burning of garbage.
Reiterating their call to save rivers, Eco Network Heirok also urged the people and the State Government to support their initiative.