Shillong, October 3:Mr. R. V. Lyngdoh, Urban Affairs Minister and Local MLA today declared Laitmynsaw as Open Defecation Free (ODF) village during the celebration of Gram Panchayat Day 2016 covering Laitmynsaw, Nongpiur and Myrkhan villages at Laitmynsaw village, Upper Shillong.
The programme was organized by the Office of the Block Development Officer, Mylliem C&RD Block under the scheme of Chief Minister Youth for Green Campaign Movement which was also attended by Mr. P. T. Passah, BDO, Mylliem, C&RD Block, Mr. A. Langstieh, Rangbah Shnong Laitmynsaw village, village elders from Laitmynsaw, Nongpiur and Myrkhan villages, teachers and students.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Lyngdoh congratulated the residents of Laitmynsaw village for receiving the status of ODF village which recognize the tremendous efforts and cooperation of Laitmynsaw and C&RD Block, Mylliem who worked tirelessly to achieve this target. He also urged the people of the locality to restrain from using plastic bag and encourage them to go back to the habit of carrying shopping bag made from cloth or jute.
The Chief Guest also administered the Swachhta Pledge to the newly formed Eco-Club from schools under Mylliem C&RD Block.
