Early Times Report
Jammu Nov 24 : Communication and Capacity Development Unit (CCDU), Water and Sanitation Support Organization (WSSO) Department of PHE, I&FC participated in Jhiri Mela at Marh Jammu. The aim of the programme was to create awareness among the general masses of the rural area.
Jhiri Mela which started from 23rd Nov. will continue for next 10 days. A stall was set up during the function and the thrust was laid on testing of water and judicious use of water. The department also distributed pamphlets, stickers and booklet on "Simple ways to save water". Awareness programme in the shape of Nukkad, Nattak and Songs was also arranged for the general public on the theme of water and sanitation. The stress was laid on Conservation, Preservation, Judicious use of water & Water Management for Sustainable Development with the aim to pass on first message to stop polluting the water and bring the end to the miseries of mankind. The Second message was to test and know your water before utilizing it. Department of PHE, I&FC has constituted Village Water Sanitation Committees in which the Sarpanch is the Chairman and JE PHE is the Member Secretary an CCDU and WSSO) I are providing training to the members of Village Water Sanitation Committees to test and know the Water through Field Testing Kits (FTK). Er. Rajeev Malhotra, Executive Director CCDU stressed upon testing the water from the source and maintain proper sanitation around the water sources in the villages which plays a major role in fight against open defecation. |
