Imphal East declared ODF
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 25 2018:
With the construction of latrines in every households, Imphal East has been declared open defecation free (ODF) by the district's DC Th Chitra Devi in an event held at DC office complex today.
Speaking at the event, DC Th Chitra Devi said that since many households were lacking access to toilet as per 2012 baseline survey, the construction of household latrines began from October 2, 2014 under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) .
And after reaching its goal of 100 percent toilet coverage, Imphal East was declared ODF, she said.
She gave credit for the success of the mission to the public, Pradhan and members of the Water and Sanitation Committee.
She appealed the public to dispose the habits of throwing garbage in open areas.
Imphal East District Water and Sanitation Committee, member secretary K Rameshwar also attended the event and urged the people to keep their surroundings neat and clean.