Kohima, March 12 (MExN): A meeting of the District Water & Sanitation Committee (DWSC), Kohima was held on March 12 at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima to review the implementation of drinking water supply and sanitation schemes in the district.
Speaking at the meeting, Executive Engineer, PHED Kohima Rural, Er Kedo Punyü said the committee monitors water supply and sanitation projects to ensure proper implementation of schemes at the grassroots level in coordination with line departments.
He informed that under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, states have been directed to observe “Jal Utsav” from March 8 to March 22, marking International Women’s Day and World Water Day, to promote community participation and awareness on water conservation.
Punyü said PHED Kohima has been organising activities such as Jal Mahotsav and Jal Arpan Divas at the village level where the Jal Jeevan Mission has been implemented. He stated that the ministry is currently implementing two flagship programmes — Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) — focusing on drinking water supply and sanitation.
He added that under the Kohima Rural Division, which covers Tseminyu and Kohima districts, motorised waste disposal vehicles have been sanctioned for three villages, including Chechama village in Kohima district, to support sanitation activities.
PHED Kohima District Coordinator Ashale highlighted activities being carried out under the nationwide Jal Utsav campaign. She said the campaign focuses on promoting community participation, water conservation and sustainable water management through programmes such as Jal Arpan Divas with public involvement.
Ashale informed that in Kohima district, 25 villages have qualified for Har Ghar Jal status, of which 12 villages have completed verification through the eGram Swaraj portal.
She also highlighted sanitation initiatives under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), including awareness programmes and installation of sanitation facilities in government schools.
Water supply in health centres and government schools in Kohima was also discussed, where PHED officials said water connections would be provided wherever a nearby water source is available.
Deputy Commissioner Kohima B. Henok Buchem handed over a motorised waste disposal vehicle to the Chechama Village Council on the occasion. Members of the village council expressed gratitude for selecting their village and said the vehicle would be utilised properly.
ADC Kohima Ruopfükuotuo Noudi chaired the programme.
