Mizoram
The Unsung Heroes of Swachh India in Mizoram
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They are described as the heroes of Swachh India in Mizoram, who have taken it upon themselves to work towards cleaning up the dirty streets. Continuously cleaning the streets voluntarily for 9 years, the Republic Vengtlang Sanitation Volunteers of Aizawl today celebrated their 9th anniversary. After observing a Thanksgiving function at the stadium, the members marched in their locality, carrying placards that highlighted the importance of cleanliness.
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Established on August 26, 2013, members of the Sanitation Volunteers at the locality of Republic Vengtlang, Aizawl go for a community clean and scrape their locality every Tuesday. Their motto is "Constant work to maintain cleanliness".
A member of the community stated that there was not even a formal setup in the beginning and that it all started with 17 volunteers coming out to clean the locality, carrying brooms, dustpans, and garbage bags.
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The oldest member of the group acts as the leader or chief, and every week they decide upon which area to clean up the next week.
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The group now selects volunteers who come forward to be part of the cleanliness team. Those selected are given equipment for cleaning.
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The neighbourhood has been recognised seven times as one of the cleanest in Aizawl, and Junior Volunteers have been established under the Local Council Sanitation Committee.