Mokokchung, March 8 (DIPR): Celebrating International Women’s Day and also to commemorate the weeklong celebration of Swachh Shakti Week, a grand programme was held at Longkumer Kilem, Mokokchung on March 8 organized by WSSO, PHED in partnership with Mokokchung Arts and Aesthetic Management (MAAM).
Addressing at the programme as the chief guest, ADC Mokokchung, Bendanglila stated that women play a pivotal role in maintaining cleanliness in every homestead and it is therefore very appropriate that they should take up the challenges to keep the community clean and healthy. She opined that, they can take up these initiatives by adopting certain natural resources like rivulet and water sources in their locality, keeping it free from disposal wastes.
Er N. Yanger EE, PHED shared a brief note on Swachh Shakti Week celebration under the flagship programme of Swachh Bharat Mission. Sanitation pledge was administered by Tsongrosongla Jamir, Consultant, while special songs were presented by students of CTC.
On the occasion, the chief guest gave away prizes to the winners of girl student’s art competition on the theme “Vision/Dream of a clean village”. 1st Prize: Arijungla Lemtur of QMHSS. 2nd Prize: Nungshibenla of Children English School. 3rd Prize: Kilangienla of Edith Douglas HSS and 10 consolation prizes. As a token of appreciation for their efforts to keep the town clean, the department awarded cash and certificate to 25 women sanitation workers.
The programme was attended by government officials, ASHA workers, MAAM members, Watsu members, Church workers and students.
