'Run for Swachhata 2021' organized at Haflong

Haflong: To create awareness about cleanliness, TIPKAI, a Guwahati-based NGO organized a quarter marathon on Monday at Haflong.

More than 500 people from various age groups took part in the run which started from N L Daulagupu Sports Complex and concluded again at DSA. In this connection, a prize-giving ceremony was held in presence of BJP district president, Donpainan Thaosen, Liton Chakraborty, I Joishi, MACs and BJP workers. All the winners were awarded with cash and certificates.

TIPKAI organizes a quarter marathon every year under the name 'Run for Swachhata 2021', as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help fulfill Gandhiji's vision of a clean India.

TIPKAI has successfully organized the 'Run for Swachhata 2021' for three consecutive years covering some major cities of Assam, with active support and cooperation from the Government of Assam. The aim behind organizing the run is to create awareness among the people of Assam regarding open defecation, cleanliness and hygiene, waste segregation, and bringing about a behavioral change.