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Mass Cleaning Campaign in Phobjikha |
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 On 17th December 2009, the communities, schools, government sectors and the hotels of Phobjikha valley celebrated the national day with a mass cleanup campaign of the valley.
The campaign was organized by the
Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag and the RSPN through the Clean Bhutan Project
to encourage individual responsibilities among the local communities
and other residents of Phobjikha towards proper waste management and
control littering Phobjikha Conservation Area. The campaign covered the
whole valley under both the Gangtay and Phobji Gewog, focusing on the
surroundings of village settlements, footpaths/ trails, and roads.
 As suggested by
the Environment Education Officer, RSPN the participants were given
refreshment. containing only tea and zaw (local snack) made from rice.
This was to minimize waste and to promote local products for
refreshments. Financially, it was supported by Clean Bhutan Project and
Dewachen hotel in Phobjikha.
As
a follow up, the Dzongkhag is also interested in setting up a proper
managed waste facility in the valley for which they are seeking support
from the local hotels and the RSPN for financial support.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 December 2009 )
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