Mass Cleanliness Drive Conducted at Jhongatser Lake by District Administration and Indian Army
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) : In a significant step towards promoting cleanliness and sustainable tourism, the District Administration of Tawang, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang, organized a mass cleanliness drive today at the scenic Jhongatser Lake, one of the prominent tourist destinations of the district.
Officers and officials from various departments including Public Works Department (PWD), Urban Development, Tourism, and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) enthusiastically participated in the drive. The Indian Army also extended its support, with jawans joining the initiative later in the day.
Despite persistent rainfall, the team’s collective efforts led to the removal of two truckloads of garbage from the area, reflecting the commitment of the administration and the Army to maintaining the pristine beauty of the region.
Following the drive, Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang addressed the participants and the Army personnel, emphasizing the importance of consistent cleanliness, especially in ecologically sensitive and tourist-heavy zones. He appealed to the residents and visitors to adopt cleanliness as a regular practice and instructed security personnel to ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste.
Highlighting the administration’s firm stance against pollution, the DC announced that strict monitoring of tourist vehicles headed towards Bumla, Jhongatser, and other tourist spots will be implemented. Vehicles carrying single-use plastics will be restricted from proceeding beyond the Giant Buddha Statue.
Security personnel present at the event assured their full cooperation in maintaining cleanliness in the area. The Deputy Commissioner also informed that similar cleanliness drives will be organized at other key locations across the district in the coming days.
The Tawang District Administration urges all citizens and tourists to cooperate in these efforts to preserve the natural beauty of the region and promote sustainable tourism.