Mon, Sep 2: Assam Rifles conducted a Swachhata Drive at Wangti in Mon district of Nagaland on September 2, bringing together local villagers, Village Guards and Assam Rifles personnel in a joint effort to promote cleanliness and environmental responsibility.

The cleanliness campaign saw active participation from members of the local community, who worked alongside Assam Rifles personnel to clean areas in and around the village.
The initiative focused on encouraging better hygiene practices, responsible waste disposal and greater awareness about the importance of maintaining clean and healthy surroundings.
During the drive, participants undertook cleaning activities across public spaces and other areas of the village, helping remove accumulated waste and improving the overall environment.
The campaign also sought to promote a sense of collective responsibility towards sanitation. By involving local residents directly, the initiative highlighted the importance of community participation in maintaining cleanliness and preventing indiscriminate dumping of waste.
Beyond its environmental objective, the drive provided an opportunity for Assam Rifles personnel and local residents to interact and work together on a common cause. Such community-oriented activities contribute to strengthening cooperation, mutual trust and people-to-force relations in the region.
The participation of Village Guards further reflected the collaborative approach towards addressing issues affecting local communities and promoting civic responsibility.
Assam Rifles has regularly undertaken community outreach and welfare initiatives in remote areas of the Northeast, focusing on activities that encourage public participation and contribute to local development.
The Wangti cleanliness campaign similarly combined Swachhata, environmental awareness and community engagement, sending a message that a cleaner environment is a shared responsibility.
The initiative concluded with a renewed emphasis on sustaining cleanliness beyond the campaign and encouraging residents to adopt responsible waste-management practices in their daily lives.