Arunachal: Cyclothon held in Lower Subansiri to promote cleanliness under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

A cyclothon organized by the District Administration and Urban Development Department kicked off today as part of the ongoing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The event, aimed at promoting cleanliness, was flagged off from the District Secretariat by MLA of the 17th Assembly Constituency Hage Appa.

The cyclothon witnessed enthusiastic participation from prominent officials, including Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh, Manish Gupta, IAS; Commissioner of Urban Development, Vivek Pandey, IAS; and Deputy Commissioner Vivek HP, IAS. Members of the Ziro Cycle Club also joined the initiative, cycling from the District Secretariat to the ZFM venue.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Secretary Gupta emphasized that cleanliness should be viewed as a lifestyle choice rather than a one-time activity. “This year’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan focuses on instilling lifestyle changes that lead us toward garbage-free towns and cities,” he stated.

Deputy Commissioner Vivek HP, IAS, expressed gratitude for the participation of various officials and highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at making Ziro township garbage-free. He announced that, in collaboration with ArSLM, the district administration will distribute cloth bags adorned with Apatani traditional motifs to market committees and shops to phase out plastic bags by January 26, 2025. “Ziro will become plastic-free, setting a precedent for other districts in Arunachal Pradesh,” he added.

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