Mon, June 6 (DIPR): An IEC/awareness programme on open defecation sponsored by Swachh Bharat Mission through Urban Development, Nagaland was held at United Christian Higher Secondary School, Naginimora on June 5.
Vice Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Sobungtula Aier delivering a speech on open defection and its impact on environment defined open defecation as a practice in which people go to fields, forest or open spaces to throw human waste.
Lamenting the lack of toilets as one of the leading causes of illness and death among children and adults, she stated the elimination of open defecation to be an important aspect of development. She also maintained that open defecation leads to spread of harmful diseases like diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid, including environment impact like water, soil and air pollution. She called on the gathering to shoulder the responsibility to work and create awareness among the people against open defecation.
The programme was chaired by Principal, UCHSS, Shoiang Konyak. Students of UCHSS presented a special song. Painting competition and plantation cum mass social work was also held. Chingyong of Class 10 emerged as the winner of the painting competition, while Pangloi and Henkao won the second and third prizes respectively.
