Dimapur, July 18: Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Shanavas C launched a video on ill effects of Single Use Plastic (SUP) at his office chamber on Monday.
Shanavas said the decision to come up with the video for public awareness was taken in the last District Task Force meeting. He said that the video was about the importance of banning SUP and the harmful effects of plastics on the environment.
The awareness clips were made in three languages i.e. English, Nagamese and Tenyidie, with its content contributed by Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), Zub Zub India and Keep Our City Clean.
The DC also informed that Kohima DTF will be requiring the LED screen of Smart City Kohima, Pollution Control Board and IPR to display the awareness clips, which will be also made available on various social media platforms.
He hoped that through the clips, the message will be clear and the citizens of Kohima district will co-operate with the DTF in banning SUP in the district.
Shanavas further stated that with the launch of the clips as its first step, the DTF will be taking up its plans and activities as follow-up action in due course of time.
(Page News Service)
