Our Correspondent
Kohima | June 9
Minister for PHED Chotisuh Sazo today said that six districts in the State have been declared as Open Defecation Free (ODF) and the rest are expected to be declared same during 2017-18.
The ODF districts are Dimapur, Mokokchung, Longleng, Phek, Kiphire and Zunheboto.
He announced this while speaking at the sanitation workshop for women leaders held here under the aegis of AMK and sponsored by WSSO, PHED Nagaland. He said India aims to achieve ODF India by October 2, 2019 at the cost of Rs. 1.96 lakh crore.
Sazo further asserted one should not leave the sanitation campaign to government level alone, but the NGOs and civil societies should also gear up for the same.
Stating that water is the main thing for sanitation, he said sufficient water is required for washing, bathing, plantation and most importantly drinking. “Being clean is a sign of spiritual purity and goodness,” he said, adding “Cleanliness is health and wealth.”
The workshop witnessed the participation of women leaders from all Angami villages under Kohima and Dimapur districts.
Short speech was delivered by Er. K.G. Sumi, director WSSO, PHED.
‘Sanitation & good sanitary practices’ and ‘Waste management’ topics were covered in the workshop.
