Swachh Bharat Mission launched
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 24 2015:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Imphal West launched Swachh Bharat Mission Village at Kiyam Primary School under Maklang Gram Sabha on Tuesday.
Awankhunou Zilla Parishad, member M.Shanahanbi Devi and Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre Dr.N.Prakesh attended as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Delivering the keynote address, Programme Coordinator, KVK Imphal West Sanyaola K.Raman stated that Kiyam village is the only village adopted by KVK Imphal West after due consideration and once a week, the staff of KVK would work with Self Help Group, local club members, teachers and children for aiming at cleaning and greening the environment.
Meanwhile, M Shanahanbi Devi assured that whatever possible help and cooperation would be extended for construction of low cost latrines, water conservation and sanitation which are the main objectives of Swarchh Bharat Mission.
And Dr N Prakash told that planting of trees around the school compound and village area will help in conserving water.
ICAR being research and extension will be able to provide planting materials and technical help and will work in linkage with other relevant departments.