05/06/2025
Today, on Environment Day, we are remembering our beloved nature warrior Lt. Saibal Ganguly. His focus on sustainability and an environmentally conscious lifestyle was an inspiration to all. His hands-on and innovative approach to involving the local populace in taking environmentally conscious steps in one's daily life continues to inspire many.
His efforts to combat plastic pollution had led to Harishpur being declared the first Zero Waste Tea Estate by the Dibrugarh District Administration. The below video depicts one of the flagship projects under his guidance: the "Jail for Plastic Ghost"; where the Harishpur CommuniTEA as well as concerned citizens of nearby areas were encouraged to imprison their Plastic waste, and prevent it from going to landfill or being burnt. Furthermore, an effort was made to supply the waste material to recycling plants.
A video on this subject by the Dibrugarh District Water and Sanitation Committee (in English) is linked here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fvehfZrh9S0&si=FU6fG4bRKCv2m0Jd