A series of events were organized by Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (NE) in the States of West Bengal and Odisha to commemorate the World Environment Day with a campaign “Lifestyle for Environment #LiFE”.
This day is celebrated to raise awareness amongst general population on environmental challenges and encourage actions for conservation of the environment. This year the theme of the event was ‘solutions to plastic pollution’ under campaign ‘BeatPlasticPollution’.
Commander Coast Guard Region (NE), Inspector General Iqbal Singh Chauhan, TM, flagged off the drive on the theme “Go green, breathe clean” at Kolkata on June 4. On June 5, the Coast Guard District Headquarters No 8, Haldia, organised a clean-up drive along Haldi river towards collection of plastic waste.
A similar clean-up drive was also organised by Coast Guard District Headquarters No -7 at Paradip sea beach, Paradip Port high school and Coast Guard residential area at Paradip. NCC cadets, local NGO and members of Coast Guard Wives Welfare Association (CGWWA) participated enthusiastically in the events, wherein tree plantations were also undertaken.
Approximately, 400 kg of plastic waste was recovered and disposed of. The event culminated with a pledge ‘say no to plastic’ by all participants.
Senior officers and personnel from the local administration and various departments of the respective State and Central Government agencies joined the noble cause.