Shillong, Dec 7: Kingshok K Borah, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Star Cement, Lumshnong, recently visited Tuber Kmaishnong village in East Jaintia Hills where he lauded the local Dorbar Shnong for its efforts in maintaining cleanliness.
The visit was part of Star Cement’s CSR campaign to eliminate plastic pollution, which included collecting and burning plastic waste at the company’s Lumshnong cement factory.
Borah urged villagers to segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste to make the initiative more effective, emphasising that collective action can create a clean, pollution-free environment.
Jiedlang Sana, Waheh Shnong of Tuber Kmaishnong, appreciated Star Cement’s efforts and revealed that the Dorbar Shnong has hired six people for waste segregation. He also appealed to the Deputy Commissioner and local leaders to provide a garbage collection vehicle to sustain the village’s cleanliness drive.
