Government High School Kigwema was declared plastic free on October 15 under the initiative of Kohima Forest Division.
According to a press release issued by DFO Kohima Rongsenlemla Imchen, during the program, she thanked the school for their active participation towards this initiative and highlighted the importance of students in fighting plastic pollution, especially with regard to single use plastic items.
Headmistress, Kevitsieno thanked the department for the initiative and assured them that the school would continue to pursue the green commitment. Chairman Kigwema Biodiversity & Wild Life Committee, Ruokuovikho Chale appreciated the initiative of the department for raising environmental awareness in the region.
The students and faculty made plastic free commitments by reading out a pledge led by Pezaneinuo, ranger. To mark the occasion, Eco Friendly waste bins, copies of the pledge and a plastic free signs , were distributed to the school by the department. The Plastic Free School Program is a part of a Green Initiative Program of the Division which mainly focuses on schools and their commitment towards green activities such as Swachh Bharat, raising nurseries & plantation, fighting plastic pollution and other conservation activities.
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