Picnic cum cleanliness drive held at Lampokhari

RONGLI, APRIL 28: A picnic cum cleanliness drive was organized by Scouts and Guides (Dalapchand SS) and Generous Student Dalapchand SS at Lampokhari on April 28. Chandra Maya Rai, Panchayat President, MK Rai, Panchayat Secretary, Teaching and non-teaching faculties of Dalapchand SS and the students were present on the occasion.

CD Rai, senior teacher of Dalapchand SS enlightened the gathering about the cleanliness drive and the role of Generous Students. Rai went on to speak about different activities carried by Generous Student Dalapchand SS in the last couple of years. Chandra Maya Rai, Panchayat President expressed her happiness about the activities conducted by Dalapchand SS and promised to support the school for other social causes. She presented an amount of Rs. 1000 towards Generous Student Dalapchand SS’s fund. B.B. Rai, senior teacher of Dalapchand SS gave the vote of thanks.

SD Bhutia, GT (Bio) and Scout Master of Dalapchand SS said, Lampokhari is the pride of Dalapchand and our state and when we found that the surroundings at the lake needs to be cleaned. We found this to be a noble job and the whole school from class iv to class x joined together for this noble cause. Scouts and Guides (Dalapchand SS) and Generous Student Dalapchand SS remain thankful towards the Panchayats, School Head and staff and students for their presence, said Bhutia in the Press Release.

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