Morigaon, Aug. 31 -- Two eco-development committees of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district -- Hadukpar and Rajamayong -- along with the sanctuary staff, conducted an awareness drive on Sunday to highlight the hazards of plastic pollution and the spread of parthenium weed in Greater Mayong.

The drive, aimed at ensuring environmental and wildlife safety during the upcoming tourist season, was inaugurated by Pranjal Baruah, Range Officer of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, in the presence of EDC Presidents Manoj Nath and Dr Utpal Nath. They spoke about the ill effects of Plastic Pollution and Parthenium in the Fringe areas of the Sanctuary.

During the drive, more than 200 individuals from Rajamayong Village and the Forest ...