The Youth Mission for Clean River, an NGO, on Saturday conducted a cleanliness drive near Energy Park, Itanagar, removing 1,800 kg of waste from the Yagamso River.
The large volume of waste collected from the river mainly comprised household plastic items and debris from building construction, highlighting the growing impact of improper waste disposal on urban water bodies.
To ensure environmentally responsible disposal, the volunteers of Youth Mission for Clean River (YMCR) segregated the waste at the site itself.
Plastic waste and construction materials were transported to the dumping site for further processing, while organic wet waste was composted in nearby pits to naturally enrich the soil.
The drive saw participation from the Nyishi Students’ Union of Rajiv Gandhi University, along with social media influencers Shiva Tells and Deju Bayor, who joined hands to spread awareness on river conservation.
