Raphael Warjri

World Rivers Day 2023 was observed in the city with the ‘Life to Rivers Rally’, participated by around two hundred people from all walks of life together with the members of Rotary Club.  The day was observed with the rally, which started in the morning from Laitumkhrah police point and concluded at NCC Headquarter, Rhino.

The rally was flagged-off by Chief Guest, Shri S C Sadhu, Secretary, Water Resources Department, Government of Meghalaya and Guest-of-honor, Col. Chetan Dhiman, NCC, Shillong, in presence of a host of dignitaries.

Speaking to participants, the chief guest, Shri S C Sandhu, said, "we need to work together to save our precious rivers and appealed to everyone not to dump garbage in streams". ‘Life to Rivers Rally’ was organized by Rotary Club Orchid City Shillong and Rotary Club Shillong Heritage in-association with YesEarth Corps (Shillong), 2 MEGH BN NCC, Shillong. The initiative is supported by, Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG SouthAsia) and Adopt-a-River: UN Environment Programme & Rotary International.