Consultation on water sanitation and hygiene conducted
Kohima, July 9 (MExN): World Vision India, organized a one-day consultation on water sanitation and hygiene in collaboration with Nagaland Development Outreach and PHED Nagaland at the Hotel Japfü Kohima on July 9.
Maongwati Aier, IAS Commissioner and Secretary PHED, Government of Nagaland graced the occasion as the special guest. Aier stressed on convergence of various government departments and civil society organizations to address water crisis issue across the state. He emphasized on water conservation and water harvesting.
Mahesh Nathan, Associate Director-WASH, World Vision India, said, “Through this consultation, we hope to draw the attention of multiple stakeholders to focus on water scarcity and evolve multi-sectoral approaches to mitigate water insecurity in the northeast states”.
A team of panelists deliberated on WASH in relation to child and maternal health, clean sanitation and hand washing at critical times. Panel discussed about innovation in the field of WASH related to schools, hospitals and community both in rural and urban settings. It underlined the community ownership and social behavioral change communication.
The panelists included Dr. Neikhrielie Khiamiao, Mission Director, NHM Nagaland, Dr. Longri Kichu, State RMNCH+A Consultant, UNICEF, B. Nelleyyappan Assistant Director, School Edcuation Department, Khrolou Lohe, NSDMA and Dr. Anjana Purkayastha Sr. Director World Vision India and Mahesh Nathan, Associate Director-WASH, World Vision India moderated the penal.
Samuel Therieh, Associate Director, PMO Guwahati proposed the welcome and introduction while Dr. Anjana gave the opening remark and L. Kohbung Manager WVI Mon gave the closing remark, Swati Lakra was the MC.
