Participants and officials during the awareness and capacity building at Pfütsero town on May 23.
Phek, May 23 (MExN): To ensure effective and expedited implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin Phase II and to achieve ODF plus, awareness and capacity building was conducted by DWSM PHED Phek, at Chozuba HQ on May 21 and Pfütsero town on May 23, covering four blocks- Sekrezu, Kikruma, Chizami and Pfütsero block.
The campaign was sponsored by Sanitation and WSSO PHED Kohima, Nagaland. The main target groups were the WATSANs and Swachhagrahis as they are the foot soldiers or frontline workers of Swachh Bharat Mission at grassroot level, stated a press release issued by District Coordinator, PHED Phek.
Roles and responsibilities of the WATSAN and Swachhagrahiswas shared by District Coordinator Kutulu Vero, stated that WATSANs main role is to ensure safe drinking and sanitation at village level, also WATSAN and Swachhagrahis appears to be the only workforce at the field level, both in SBM and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
Sanitation and Hygiene Consultant, Abigail Ritse spoke on ODF Plus Components- Biodegradable Waste Management (Compost pit), Fecal Sludge Management and Plastic Waste Management, and its criteria to achieve ODF Plus as per the SBM-G Phase ll guidelines.
Chemist, Kethonu Theyo emphasized on Grey Water Management (ODF Plus component)-through community and individual soak pits, separation of grey and black water, usage of treated grey water for activities such as kitchen gardens, irrigation, washing vehicles, groundwater recharge etc. He further talked on the harmful effects of contaminated water and the importance of testing water regularly.
Booklets and brochures on Biodegradable waste management, Fecal sludge management, Grey water management and Plastic waste management were distributed to all the participants.
