Swachhta Pakhwada highlights importance of community sanitation

TURA: Members of the National Service Scheme unit of Don Bosco College, Tura, launched the inaugural programme of Swachhta Pakhwada in its sprawling campus on Thursday, with West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Ram Singh, inaugurating the event while its message was delivered by Dr Jadambe Momin, Registrar for Birth and Death, Tura Municipal Board.
Swachhta Pakhwada is observed by the country’s  Woman and Child Development ministry to spread “swachhta” awareness and implementation across the country with a focus on the role of women and children in community led sanitation initiatives.
Addressing the gathering at Don Bosco College, Ram Singh exhorted the students to be environment conscious people with a love for the environment. Dr Jadambe Momin discussed about cleanliness, hygiene and its impact on human health.
Action plans were also discussed during the inaugural programme such as the declaration of a Green College which will be held on August 15.
The Deputy Commissioner later administered the Swachhta Oath to the volunteers.
Fr Bivan Rodriques Mukhim, principal welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries while Sanjeev Taijom Lyngdoh, programme officer proposed the vote of thanks.