ADC & Administrator, T Lemlila Sangtam with others during the launching of Safai Apnao, Bimari Bhagao campaign at Tening, Peren on July 10. (DIPR Photo)
Mangkolemba, July 12 (MExN): An initiative called Safai Apnao Bimari Bhagao was launched at Mangkolemba, Mokokchung. The intensive cleanliness drive, aligned with the Stop Diarrhoea campaign, took place at the ADC conference hall in Mangkolemba on July 12, a DIPR report stated.
ADC Mangkolemba, T Lankonsen Tsanglao chaired the meeting to discuss the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MOHUA) under the Swacch Bharat Mission-Urban, which aims to achieve garbage-free status for all cities by 2026. He emphasised the need for active participation from ward authorities, NGOs, and newly elected Mangkolemba town councilors to ensure the success of the initiative. He also instructed all line departments assigned with task to submit report of actions taken during the drive.
Senior Medical Officer of Community Health Centre (CHC) Mangkolemba, Dr Sentiyenla provided insights on the causes of diarrhoea and suggested preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease. She stressed the importance of seeking timely medical treatment and advice from healthcare professionals. Additionally, she outlined the various activities planned by the Health and Family Welfare Department during the campaign period.
The meeting saw a significant turnout from various departments including CDPO Mangkolemba, Mangkolemba town councillors, representatives from PHED, SDAO, schools, MTSU, MALT, GBs, and ward chairmen.
Tening: Tening Town Council launched the Safai Apnao, Bimari Bhagao campaign at Tening, Peren on July 10.
ADC & Administrator, T Lemlila Sangtam in her keynote address highlighted the pressing issues for proper waste management stressing on minimising waste at household level so as to achieve a greener, cleaner and healthier town.
The programme included action plan on cleanliness drive, mass awareness at Ward level by Swachata Captains and Health Camp for Sanitation Workers at CHC Tening. The launching programme was attended by elected councillors from the 9 (nine) wards including the Chairman of Tening Town Council, Swachata Captains of the 9 Wards and Tening Town Council Sanitation Workers.
Safai Apnao Bimari Bhagao initiative emphasizes comprehensive interventions such as cleanliness drives, advocacy, and inter-departmental collaboration, to be executed by all Urban Local Bodies. The primary goal is to promote cleanliness and combat diseases, a critical endeavour during the monsoon season. The drive will be carried out in two phases by various departments within the subdivisions from July 15 to August 31.
