ITANAGAR, Sep 15:

The Swachhta Hi Seva, the fortnight cleanliness campaign was launched across the stateon Saturday. The programme will involve activities for awareness generation and community mobilisation through Shramdaan, Clean & Green Drives and Swachhta Rallies during September 15-October 2 period.
 

Governor BD Mishra launched the campaign from Mani Village, 35 km from Itanagar in Papum Pare district. The Governor, along with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, PHED Minister Wangki Lowang, Environment & Forests Minister Nabam Rebia along with Gaon Burahs commenced the cleanliness drive by cleaning the school campus of Government Secondary School, Mani. To mark the occasion, the Governor also planted a ‘Bottle Palm’ sapling.

Addressing a public meeting at the site, the Governor congratulated the people for their contribution in making Arunachal Pradesh, particularly rural Arunachal Open Defecation Free. He said that if every citizen of the State maintains the momentum and spirit, of cleanliness the pressure on the hospital will decrease. “We want our hospitals free from patients”, he said while highlighting the benefits of the cleanliness.

Citing examples of cleanliness practices witnessed by him in developed countries, the Governor urged upon the people to emulate the healthy practices of keeping the environment clean.

While suggesting ways to sustain the mission of Swachh Bharat, the Governor said that healthy habits and practices must be inculcated amongst the children. He called upon the parents, guardians and teachers to take the lead to educate the younger generation. He also called upon the public, particularly social leadership, NGOs and Community organizations to promote cleanliness in society.

The Governor said that it is the farsightedness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India is moving towards becoming clean, healthy and flourishing nation. He hoped that each and every member of society will make personal contribution in making India clean.

           

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein launched the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ for the Capital City at Gandhi Park, Niti Vihar here this morning.

                                                                                                       

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he lauded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing sanitation to the forefront, asserting that impact of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is visible in the State too as the Capital City which was ranked amongst the third dirtiest city in the year 2016 has significantly improved its position and placed in the 216^th cleanest city of India in the Swachh Survekshan (survey) 2017.

 

He expressed hope that with the current motion and participation in the Swachh Abhiyan by the people, the capital city will further improve its position in the cleanliness chart.

                      

On the occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Park, Niti Vihar and also administered Swachh Abhiyan Pledge to the people.

He led the cleanliness drive in the vicinity which was joined by the MLA Techi Kaso, DC Capital Prince Dhawan and officials from Urban Development.

            

TAWANG:

Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the Swachhta Hi Seva, programme here at Buddha Park.

He appreciated the district administration for initiating the 'Waste Segregation' initiative in collaboration with DUDA to encourage use of
biodegradable bags (green color for dry waste and yellow color for wet waste) to be used within township area. The bags are available at DUDA
office for nominal rate.

The CM said under the initiative of PM Modi, the coverage of toilet facilities in the country has risen to 90% from 40% within four years.
He said in Arunachal ODF scheme has been dovetailed with the Centre’s scheme with additional incentive of Rs 8000 extended by the state
government above the cost ceiling of Rs 12,000 fixed by the Central government, thus raising the cost of each individual household latrine
to Rs 20,000.

He thanked the contributions of PHED department, villagers, panchayats, community bodies towards the achievement of 100% Open Defecation Free status by Arunachal. He further called the people to
extend their cooperation in making the Jan Andolan movement a success.

 

SEPPA: ‘Swachhta hi Seva’ campaign was launched in East Kameng district by Seppa West MLA, Mama Natung, at the Donyi Jyaling Nyele Namlo.

Speaking at the launch event, Natung stressed on the need to practice safe sanitation in the district. He also appreciated the PHED for effective implementation of sanitation-related work and conducting awareness programmes involving stakeholders.

Natung informed that Arunachal Pradesh is the only state which provides financial assistance of Rs 8,000 in addition to the central allocation of Rs 12,000 for construction of toilets in rural areas.

East Kameng deputy commissioner Gaurav Singh Rajawat administered the ‘Swacchta hi Seva Pledge’ to participants.

During the launch, PHED Seppa executive engineer, Bharat Sonam, informed that the objective of the sanitation programme is to mobilize people and reinforce ‘Jan Aandolan’ (Mass Movement) on sanitation to achieve the desired goal of Swachh Bharat Mission.

SBM CO, Laxmi Dodum, underlined the need for sanitation in all educational institutes and public places.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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