Shillong, Oct 9: Amid rising concerns over air pollution in Byrnihat circle, the Meghalaya State Judicial Academy (MSJA) held a one-day outreach programme on ‘Right to Clean Air: From Statistics to Action’.
The programme was held on Friday at the Multipurpose Hall, Byrnihat, under the aegis of the High Court of Meghalaya in collaboration with the BDO Office, Umling C&RD Block, Ri Bhoi.
Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board Chief Environmental Engineer Wanshanbor R. Kharkrang and Chief Scientist S. Swer delivered sessions on ‘Statistical Report on Air Pollution in Byrnihat’ and ‘Waste Management Rules, 2026’.
Members of YoMariang – the Environmental & Circular Systems Division of ISMG – held a session on the role of communities in controlling air pollution and innovative approaches to waste management.
The programme featured interactive activities including Students’ Hotspot Mapping, Waste Segregation Challenge, Waste & Pollution Detective Puzzle, videos on waste and air pollution and distribution of vehicle waste pouches.
