East Troops Actively Contribute to Beach Cleaning

To coincide with the ongoing National Marine Resources Conservation Week (19 -25 Sept) and the International Coastal Cleanup Day-2020 (19 September), Security Forces-East launched several beach cleaning programmes covering highly-polluted major coastal areas, littered with discarded wrappers, polythene, plastic bottles, empty beer cans, empty liquor bottles, etc.

These beach cleaning programmes were organized under the guidance of Major General Chinthaka Gamage, Commander, Security Forces - East with a view to creating an attitudinal awakening of the general public and make them recognize the value of coastal and marine resources while attracting community contribution for beach cleanup efforts.

Accordingly, the troops of 3 (V) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 11 and 16 Battalions of Sri Lanka National Guard of the 241 Brigade in coordination with ‘Marine Environment Protection Authority’ of Ampara conducted a beach clearing programme on 22, 24 and 25 September at Sinnamuththuvaram, Thambiluvil and Kalmunei coastal areas with the support of the Police and Civil Security Department members.

In addition to that, troops of the 23 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and 8 Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard, together with Sri Lanka Navy conducted a beach cleaning operation in Thirukkovil coastal belt.

Meanwhile, the troops of 4 Gemunu Watch and 11 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment of the 231 Brigade extended support to clean four coastal areas in Ariyampathi, Kallar, Pasikudah and Kiran. A large gathering of troops with all volunteers contributed to the drive with enthusiasm.

In the meantime, the troops of 15 Battalion, Sri Lanka light Infantry, 6 Gajaba Regiment and 2(V) Gajaba Regiment under command to 221, 223 and 233 Brigades respectively launched another beach cleaning project in respective areas as their contribution to this worthy cause. Sport media | Zapatillas de running Nike - Mujer