PASIGHAT,22 June: With the topic “Taking Charge of Waste,” Silluk Village Under Mebo Circle of East Siang District has been mentioned in the NCERT textbooks in Environmental Studies(EVS) Subject of Class 3 in Chapter 12.
Silluk village in East Siang district, which had been adjudged the cleanest village of the district three times, was conferred with the prestigious Naturenomics Award by the Balipara Foundation in a function in Guwahati, Assam in 2023.
Local MLA Oken Tayeng also in a Post on his Facebook account said, “Heartiest Congratulations to Silluk Village and the People of Silluk!
We are filled with immense pride and joy to share that Silluk Village has been featured in the CBSE Class 3 EVS textbook (Chapter 12)! This means that students across the entire country will now learn about our beloved village — its journey, its values, and its achievements.
This is not just a local success — it’s a moment of national recognition for Arunachal Pradesh. A proud milestone for every resident of Silluk and the entire region!
We truly appreciate the efforts of Swatch Silluk Abhiyan (SSA) led by Shri. Kepang Nong Borang and his entire team and the hard-working people of Silluk.
We fondly remember and extend our gratitude to Ms. Kini Singh, IAS, the then Deputy Commissioner, whose committed efforts helped Silluk earn its place as the Cleanest Village. Her leadership and the collective dedication of the villagers have brought us to this proud moment.
Let’s celebrate and share this achievement far and wide! Silluk truly deserves this recognition, he added.
Silluk village has been recognized as the first “zero-waste” village in the state. The village has been lauded for its efforts in waste management and cleanliness, even earning the title of “Cleanest Village” multiple times under the Chief Minister’s Award.
Silluk’s journey to becoming a zero-waste village involved a collective declaration by residents, including gram panchayat members, village secretary, and GBs, to reduce, recycle, and reuse waste. This commitment was crucial in transforming the village from one that was once considered dirty to a model of cleanliness. Key aspects of Silluk’s zero-waste initiative include:
Community Involvement: The village emphasizes community participation in waste management efforts.
Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Composting: Residents actively work to reduce waste generation, recycle materials, and compost organic waste.
Inspirational Model: Silluk serves as an inspiration for other villages in Arunachal Pradesh to adopt similar sustainable waste management practices.
The success of Silluk demonstrates the potential for rural communities in Arunachal Pradesh to embrace zero-waste practices and contribute to a more sustainable future.
When contacted Swatch Silluk Abhiyan (SSA) chairman Shri. Kepang Nong Borang,´ “ we are thrilled to and honored and this is testament to the collective efforts of the community in championing environmental protection and cleanliness” he added. (News by Litem Eshi Ori)
