NYOMA: Hundreds of students, teachers and government officials participated in a cleanliness drive across Nyoma village on Thursday as part of World Environment Day celebrations held under the theme “Clean Changthang, Green Changthang,” reinforcing calls for environmental responsibility and community-led conservation efforts in the ecologically sensitive region.
The campaign, jointly supported by educational institutions and government departments, began at Government Higher Secondary School Nyoma and extended to various public spaces across the village. Participants undertook extensive cleanliness activities while spreading awareness about environmental protection, sanitation and civic responsibility.
The drive witnessed the active involvement of students and staff from Government Higher Secondary School Nyoma, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Nyoma and Government Middle School Nyoma. Organisers said the initiative was aimed at fostering environmental consciousness among young people and encouraging community participation in maintaining clean and sustainable surroundings.
The programme received logistical and institutional support from the Rural Development Department, Ladakh Police and the Information Department in Nyoma, reflecting a coordinated approach towards promoting environmental awareness at the grassroots level.
Leading the campaign were Zonal Resource Person Phunchok Stobdan, Government Higher Secondary School Principal Jigmet Dorjay, Government Middle School Headmaster Sherab Dorjay and KGBV Nyoma Headmaster Rinchen Lamo. They urged participants to view environmental stewardship as a continuous responsibility rather than a one-day observance.
The event highlighted the growing emphasis on community-driven environmental action in Changthang, where ecological preservation remains closely linked to sustainable development. The programme concluded with participants reaffirming their commitment to maintaining cleanliness, protecting natural resources and contributing towards a greener and healthier future for the region.
