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Street play sheds light on plastic pollution
Dibrugarh: To mark World Environment Day, a powerful street play titled 'The River's Illness' ('Nodir Akhukh' in Assamese) was performed near the Chowkidinghee playground gate in Dibrugarh on Thursday.
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The play, centred around on the theme "Ending Global Plastic Pollution" aimed to raise awareness about the devastating impact of plastic waste on rivers and ecosystem.
Organised by the cultural affairs department in collaboration with the environment and forest department, the event saw enthusiastic participation from locals, students and officials. The street play was staged in the presence of Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation mayor Saikat Patra and Assistant Commissioner Juri Doley, who emphasised the urgent need for environmental conservation.
The play depicted how plastic pollution is choking rivers, harming aquatic life, and ultimately affecting human health. Through emotive performances, the actors portrayed the suffering of a river poisoned by plastic waste, delivering a strong message on the need for immediate action.
Mayor Saikat Patra, addressing the gathering, said, "Plastic pollution is not just an environmental issue—it is a public health crisis.
Our rivers are dying, and if we don't act now, future generations will pay the price. Initiatives like this street play are crucial in spreading awareness and inspiring behavioural change."
Assistant Commissioner Juri Doley added, "The government is taking steps, but real change begins with individual actions. Reducing plastic use, proper waste disposal, and tree plantation are small steps that can lead to big impacts."
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Following the street play, attendees took a collective pledge to protect the environment. The oath included commitments to reduce resource consumption, reuse materials whenever possible, avoid single-use plastics, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, plant trees and conserve water and energy.
As part of the programme, the Forest department distributed saplings of various native tree species to the public, encouraging afforestation and biodiversity conservation.
"Planting trees is one of the most effective ways to combat pollution and climate change. We urge every citizen to grow at least one tree and nurture it. Each person's actions matter when it comes to protecting our planet," a forest official said participating in the event.
