No.260/2021-2022
Aizawl, 25th August, 2021 : Dy.Chief Minister and Minister in charge of PHE Department Mr.Tawnluia, kick-started in his office chamber today, the “100 days Campaign-Sustainability of ODF gains and achieving million soakpits”, an initiative of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under Ministry of Jal Shakti, which is scheduled to be launched simulataneously in all states on August 25.

Speaking on the occasion Tawnluia said the first phase of Swachh Bharat Mission, since it was launched in 2014 has resulted in noticable health and economic benefits for rural population, and along with the rest of the country, all districts in Mizoram have achieved ODF status. It is of utmost importance that this status is sustained and the wheels of development in cleanliness and sanitation keep rolling so that people particularly in rural area continue to realize sustainable health and hygiene benefits. He urged officials of PHE and Lined departments to always keep in mind, the actual living conditions of rural poor while formulating programmes for effective implementation of the 100 days campaign programme. Tawnluia also released PHE Department’s Year Book 2020-2021 at the function.

Er.Lalmuanzova, Secretary, PHED conducted the launching programme of the 100 days Campaign which was also attended among others by Secretaries of Lined Departments namely Rural Development and LAD, and by Joint Secretary RD and Director LAD.