Swach Bharat cum sanitation drive held
Phek, December 21 (MExN): The Zhavame Students’ Union (ZSU) and Zhavame Youth Society (ZYS) in collaboration with the Development Association Nagaland (DAN) conducted a seminar on HIV and AIDS and Swach Bharat cum sanitation drive on December 21 at Zhavame village with participants of 309 youths and 13 village leaders.
Speaking on HIV and AIDS, Ngapunyi Krocha stated that Nagaland is one of the smallest states in term of area and population in India, “yet is topping in HIV and AIDS.” Krocha stated that “the spreading rate of HIV and AIDS in Phek district is very high and with the current trend Phek District may even move to top position if we don’t take measures if we don’t take some measures.” Highlighting the lack of awareness on the issue, Krocha said that people have heard of HIV and AIDS but hardly anyone knew details about HIV and AIDS and also added that more than 50% of HIV and AIDS patients belong to the age group of 15-25 years.
The programme was graced by Sukho Movi, Special Ambassador to Swachh Bharat Mission, Phek and the session was exhorted by Vivotso Domeh, Village Council Chairman, Zhavame.
A press release mentioned that ZSU and ZYS had organized several sanitation drives throughout the year with the goal to keep Zhavame village clean and make it a ‘Plastic Free Zone.’
The seminar was followed by a mass social work where all the youth participated.
