Mangalore Diocese News

Media Release

Nirkan - Bantwal, Aug 18 : On 15 August 2024, the members of the Catholic Sabha, ICYM, and Environmental Commission units of Nirkan church participated in a flag-hoisting ceremony at St. Thomas School ground in Nirkan-Vogga.

Following the Independence Day celebration with school children, under the leadership of Catholic Sabha Nirkan Unit, with the support of Environmental Commissions and the ICYM Nirkan, organized a community-wide cleanliness drive titled as ‘Swachhata Abhiyan’.

The drive focused on the Nirkan-Vogga locality, extending from the church to Karinja Cross. Participants diligently cleaned up a significant amount of waste from the area, gathering it in bags for proper disposal and tossed out with the help of Purasabhe's waste disposal vehicle.

Breakfast was provided to all volunteers who took part in the cleanliness efforts. This initiative aimed to celebrate Independence Day by contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment. The successful execution of the drive underscored the importance of environmental stewardship, contributing to a cleaner environment and demonstrating the community's commitment to a sustainable future.