Sakus Mission College (SMC) Eco Club in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has undertaken the mission to make the stretch of road from Nyamo Lotha Road to Deluxe Point Dimapur as “Litter free” since the last 13 days.
Interacting with the media on Wednesday, SMC HoD of Sociology Mhonthung said that students have been part of the mission through their own responsibility as well as to create awareness through action. He mentioned that at first the students started by picking up litters and educating shopkeepers within the stretch to make use of the dustbin. Mhonthung also said that students have also pasted green leaf stickers at the doorstep of shops maintaining the dustbin.
In regard to the drawback in the mission, Mhonthung lamented that until and unless people inculcate civic sense and stop throwing thrash in moving car and unless the stretch was made tobacco free, it would be difficult to keep the area clean.
SMC Eco Club leader Vito 6th semester students and secretary Thujosgeli said that club took up the mission from last month February 21, saying that “It is our responsibility to keep the city clean”. They said that their mission was not just to clean the area but at the same time educate the traders, passersby as well as the students.
They also mentioned that they will continue with the mission till March 7, with the approach of the exam. The Eco Club team comprises of 44 active members who have been continuously carrying out the task after classes besides Sunday.
It must be mentioned that some shopkeepers provide refreshments to the Eco Club and passersby also give donations in appreciation of the efforts carried out by the young people.