One day sensitization programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 19 2014 :
A one-day sensitization programme on Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and National Rural Drinking Water Programme was held today at PHE Bishnupur division office under the aegis of Bishnupur Water District and Sanitation Committee.
PHED Additional Chief Engineer Laishram Ibomcha, PHED Bishnupur EE Okram Meino, Superintending Engineer (Planning and Monitoring circle) Ph Yaima and Capacity and Communication Development Unit, Manipur consultant RK Somio attended as chief guest, president and guest-of-honour of the sensitization programme respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, O Meino said the programme was held with the aim to cultivate awareness among local NGOs and Village Water and Sanitation Committees on the proper ways of filtering water using chemicals and also on how a pipeline could be installed.
The programme was also organised with a view to hand over water purification works to the public.
The funds for the same would be passed on to the VWSC, Meino added.
The programme was attended by pradhans, members and NGOS of the Gram Panchayat.
Invitees spoke on various issues during the technical session of the programme.
They also demonstrated the proper ways of testing water using field testing kit.