Guwahati, Feb. 17 -- A wave of youthful energy and community spirit washed over the historic Dighalipukhuri in Guwahati on Sunday, as students from Ascent Academy Senior Secondary School, Beltola, joined hands with local residents to wage war against plastic pollution.

This collaborative effort, more than just a clean-up drive, represents a growing movement to reclaim and protect this vital urban oasis.

Since November 2024, a dedicated group of citizens has been quietly working to restore Dighalipukhuri's beauty, organizing weekly clean-ups and steadily removing mountains of discarded plastic. Their efforts, supported by Ascent Academy, gained significant momentum with the students' enthusiastic participation.

The students weren't just...