Swachh Bharat Mission
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21 2014 :
Two cleanliness campaigns under Swachh Bharat Mission organised by Ukhrul PHED division in association with Northeast Border Area Development Organisation (NEBADO) Manipur were held on October 12 and October 18, 2014 at Phungyar and Kamjong Sub-division, Ukhrul district respectively.
During the campaign owners of the best three sanitory latrines constructed in Sikiphung area and best three in Kamjong area were awarded with cash prizes under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan.
From Sikiphung village Tamror Ramror, VS Wungnaorei and KS Ramnganing and from Kamjong SD Lovingson, SR Shimreisha and C Obeyson were awarded with cash prizes of Rs 7000, 4000 and 2000 respectively in the presence of Major Yurthan 44 AR Kamjong.
Speaking at the occasion as the resource person Major Yurthan said, "Cleanliness is next to God, if your heart is clean, your house will be clean and the sourrounding areas will also be clean" .
Speaking at the campaign another resource person, president of NEBADO, Paisho Keishing said that sanitory toilet is a must for good health and convenience.
NEBADO extended its heartfelt gratitute to Deputy Commisioner of Ukhrul Rhisheekesh Modak, EE Nikunja Singh and District Co-ordinator of NBA, Ukhrul PHED Brajakumar and Major Yurthan for making the campaign successful, it added.