Wokha Town Council (WTC) on October 2 felicitated 26 sanitary workers to mark the closing ceremony of Swachhta Pakhwada (Garbage Free India) at DC’s conference hall in Wokha.
Among them, Arhoni Khuvung was recognized as the best-performing staff, DIPR report stated. The program was graced by Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe, MLA of 38th Wokha Assembly Constituency. In his address, Humtsoe expressed gratitude to the dedicated efforts of the sanitation workers in maintaining cleanliness in Wokha town.
Humtsoe also emphasized the vision of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, to keep the towns, country, and surroundings clean. He urged the sanitation workers to take pride in their work and underscored the critical role they play in nation-building. Humtsoe also highlighted the health risks associated with unclean and unhygienic environments, such as the spread of diseases like dengue and other air and waterborne illnesses.
Further, he urged the administration to maintain close coordination with Wokha village and Longsa Village, emphasizing their importance as essential components of the district administration.
He called upon both villages to extend their support and services to the district administration for the successful implementation of various projects and schemes for the district’s benefit.
During the event, Civil SDO Wokha, Tsidi, provided an overview of the Swachhta Pakhwada initiatives, which included the inauguration of the program on September 15, social work and awareness program involving NGOs and town council members on September 18, a health camp for sanitary workers on September 21, street play to raise awareness about cleanliness on September 25, and the circulation of an awareness video by Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe MLA on October 1.