Massive cleanliness drive undertaken at Dikchu

MANGAN, 03 Oct:  A massive cleanliness drive was undertaken at Dikchu Bazaar on 02 October under the initiative of Dikchu Bazaar committee along with Dikchu Youth Welfare Association with the participation of the general public as well. The market and its surrounding areas were cleaned on the day.
The cleanliness drive was also joined by Panchayat President, BB Gurung along with the In-charge Dikchu Police Out Post, DR Chettri.  A short awareness programme was conducted after the drive where the people were urged to keep their surroundings clean. In his short speech, the Panchayat President appealed to all the people to discourage children from throwing litter everywhere and appealed for proper use of the garbage pit.  
“Unless, we do not set an example our children will not learn their civic responsibilities”, said Mr Gurung. Earlier, the function was welcomed by Chung Chung Tongden Lepcha and ended with the vote of thanks by Jigmee Lepcha.