YINGKIONG : The Kuhing Rumne Society (KRS), a Gobuk-based community organisation, conducted a cleanliness drive at Gobuk village and along the adjoining highway on Tuesday to promote environmental awareness and community participation in maintaining a clean and green environment.

Located around 25 km from Yingkiong along the Yingkiong-Pasighat Road, Gobuk is known for its picturesque surroundings and community-led efforts towards biodiversity conservation and nature-based sustainable tourism.

The drive, led by KRS president Ahong Sibo and secretary Akiam Siboh, saw active participation from society members and local residents. The volunteers cleaned the village, roadside stretches and public spaces along the highway, while also spreading awareness about responsible waste management and environmental protection.

The KRS has been involved in various social welfare and environmental initiatives in and around Gobuk, including biodiversity conservation, prevention of hunting and protection of the local environment.

Society members stressed that maintaining cleanliness is not the responsibility of the government alone and called for greater community participation. They also emphasised the need to protect the area’s rich biodiversity and promote responsible, nature-based tourism without compromising its ecological integrity.

Jerseys were distributed among the participants as a gesture of encouragement and appreciation. The jerseys were sponsored by the KRS chairman.

The KRS reiterated its commitment to continuing community-led initiatives aimed at keeping Gobuk clean, protecting biodiversity, discouraging hunting, promoting environmental awareness and encouraging sustainable tourism.

The initiative highlighted the role of local communities in advancing environmental conservation, social responsibility and sustainable development. (DIPR)