Nagaland: Over 20 schools join clean air pledge in Dimapur

Dimapur: Students, teachers, and officials from Dimapur in Nagaland gathered at Livingstone Foundation International School on Saturday to take a pledge for clean air.

Students and teachers from 20 schools and officials from Dimapur district administration and Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) took a pledge at an awareness campaign on national clean air programme on the International day of Clean Air for Blue Skies to protect Dimapur and the country from air pollution.

The campaign was organised by the Dimapur district administration, in collaboration with Livingstone Foundation Society and Breeze Women Welfare Association.

Besides the clean air pledge, a clean air signature campaign, inter-school painting and science project competition on clean air, and tree plantation were organised to mark the day.

Speaking on the occasion as the special guest, DMC chairman Hukheto  Yepthomi said this year’s theme of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies “invest in clean air now” reminded that the time is to act now.

“Together, we can ensure that the air we breathe is clean and safe. Together, we can secure blue skies for all,” he said.

Yepthomi lauded the Nagaland Pollution Control Board, the district administration, Breeze Women Welfare Society and institutions like Livingstone Foundation International for their efforts towards bringing about transformative change in ensuring clean air.

He assured the DMC’s support for the clean air initiatives.

In his address, Livingstone Foundation Society chairman Dr Andrew Ahuto Sema called for working together hand in hand to ensure a beautiful environment through clean air for future generations.

“We must understand that global warming is a serious issue,” he stressed.   

Nagaland Pollution Control Board scientist Yanthan Kithan pointed out that the air quality in Dimapur and Kohima is beyond the permissible limit set by the Central Pollution Control Board.

“We must work together as a team to ensure clean air in the state,” Kithan added.