JAMMU: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets have initiated a noteworthy Socially Useful and Productive effort, cleaning the Tawi River Banks programme in Nagrota, with a focus on removing plastic waste materials. This is a wonderful example of community engagement. The PRO of Jammu and Kashmir stated, “Around 540 NCC Cadets and Staff of 2J&K BN NCC of Jammu Group (JK&L Dte) participated in the cleanup drive.” “The Sarpanch of Panchayat Dhok Wazira, Raman Wazir, Puran Chand, Naib Sarpanch, Lambardars Rattan Singh and Kulwant Singh alongwith civilians and employees of Block Development Nagrota also joined this noble cause.”He continued, “Apart from the cleanup plastic from River Tawi, awareness programmes are being conducted to educate the community about the long-term consequences of plastic pollution.” “During the campaign a total of 700 kgs plastic (approx.) was collected and properly disposed to garbage dumping site at Kot Bhalwal.” According to him, the “Plastic Free Tawi Campaign” is a representation of the strength of community members, local leaders, and youth organisations working together to take action. It goes beyond simple riverbank cleanup to represent our shared duty for our water bodies.
