Students participate in the bicycle rally organised by Livingstone Foundation International under the theme ‘Our Environment, Our Concern’ on June 6. (Photo Courtesy: LFI)
Dimapur, June 6 (MExN): With the objective to generate public awareness on the burning issue of pollution and its detrimental effects, Livingstone Foundation International (LFI) organized a bicycle rally on pollution control under the theme ‘Our Environment, Our Concern’ on June 6.
The rally which included around 57 cyclists from Grades-VI to XII students of LFI, started from the school main gate at Thahekhu Block-5 and went up to City Tower Junction and Nyamo Lotha Road culminated at Dhobinala Junction, stated a press release received here.
The rally was flagged off by Jatila Jamir, NPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Zone-I, Dimapur. Speaking on the occasion, Jatila was optimistic about the future of bicycles playing a major role in boosting people’s health and in curbing pollution to a great extent.
The Chairman of LFI, Dr. Andrew Ahoto highlighted the serious and detrimental effects of pollution. Citing examples of developed nations around the world, he said that a majority of people in such countries use bicycles on a regular basis thus helping in establishing a healthy environment, boosting physical health and conserving natural resources.
The Chairman expressed his wish that more people including school and college students start using bicycles to commute as it would contribute in lowering the harmful effects of global warming due to vehicular pollution and also improving their overall health. However, he was wary of the traffic situation in India, especially in Nagaland, where majority of the people do not adhere to traffic rules and regulations thus endangering the lives of the public. Therefore, he was of the opinion that the general public need to be disciplined while driving on the streets and follow the traffic rules strictly.
