Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Kohima division under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachhatta Hi Seva, conducted skill development training on plumbing and fittings for the Waterand Sanitation Committee (WATSAN), Implementing Support Agency, Field Testing Kit (FTK) users and Swachhagrahis of Tseminyu district at PHED Store Tseminyu on September 25.
In a press release, PHED Ashale Seb informed that the training was organised to empower and equip them on the operation and maintenance of the water supply scheme at the rural areas.
At the programme, District Coordinator, PHED, Kohima Rural Division highlighted the role and responsibilities of Swachhagrahis and FTK users, while district Chemist Dziesetseinuo Kiso apprised the participants to register themselves into the portal.
IEC consultant, PHED Kohima division, Vibou Seyie highlighted about water and excreta related diseases.
It informed that during the campaign from September 15 to 25 under Kohima and Tseminyu districts, citizens led by Village Councils, Water and Sanitation Committees (WATSAN), Field Testing Kit (FTK)users and Swachhagrahis cleaned water sources and landmark locations like school, Anganwadi Centres, Panchayat Hall, Community Sanitary Complexesetc and its surroundings.
Tree plantation was also carried out in various locations and in some villages, apart from plastic waste collection and disposal, school children were also involved in picking waste and garbage. The Swachhatta Hi Seva campaign would culminate on October 2.