Mizoram CM participates in cleanliness drive at polluted Tuikual Lui river 

Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma participated in a Mega River Cleaning programme on May 24, which was organized jointly by Save the Riparian Group and the NSS Cell of Mizoram’s Sports & Youth Service at the Tuikual Lui stream, a tributary of the Tlawng River.Addressing the participants at the beginning of the programme, Pu Lalduhoma shared that he had frequently walked along the Tlawng River in the past and observed its pollution due to waste from Aizawl city.

Aware of the need to clean the river and its tributaries, he praised the efforts of Save the Riparian group. Their initiatives prompted both the government and himself to take action. Consequently, he decided to personally join their activities today.

Taking to the microblogging site X, the chief minister wrote, “Participated in the “Mega River Cleaning Programme” organised by Save the Riparian Movement. It’s heartbreaking to witness the careless waste disposal polluting our rivers. Let’s take action to protect and restore these vital waterways! #SaveTheRivers #EnvironmentalAwareness.”It may be mentioned that the Mizoram CM had supported their cause by donating Rs 2 lakh in April. Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar, Minister of State for Sports & Youth Services accompanied the Chief Minister at the event.