RMDD launches documentary on Zero Waste

GANGTOK, 10 June [IPR]: Waste management, global warming and the pressure on our environment has been a major cause of concern locally and globally these days.
Sikkim has been working tirelessly in this regard and has a volume of work behind her in the field of waste management and environmental protection.
Less than a week after the World Environment Day, the department of Rural Management Development Department (RMDD) organised a function at Janta Bhawan here in the capital to launch a documentary on Zero Waste Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan.
The Minister for RMDD, SB Subedi who attended the function as the chief guest launched the documentary on the subject.
While addressing the gathering which mostly comprised of school students from various schools from the capital, as well as members of various Non-Governmental Organisations from the state, the Minister expressed his happiness to see the participation of school students in such a function.
Mr. Subedi lauded the work done by the Chief Minister, Pawan Chamling and his government in the field of environment and waste management. He urged the students and the youth to be aware about the environment and ways to protect it as they are the future of the state, country and the world.
The Minister also stressed on every individual's role in making a significant contribution in this regard.
He also appraised the gathering about the fact how Sikkim has been appreciated domestically and globally for its work done in the field of conserving the environment and various works done to improve the forest growth and preserving greenery in the state.
Earlier the programme began with the welcome note by the Secretary, DR Nepal while the Joint Secretary, Yishey D Yongda gave an overview of Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan through a power point presentation.
The gathering were also entertained by skit, fashion show, dance and quiz competition on environment conservation. Later in the afternoon, hands on activities for students on recycling, handwash, sanitation and hygiene was also organised.
In a unique gesture by the organisers, the chief guest earlier started the programme by planting a sapling to mark the importance of environment and its conservation.