New Delhi, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) has started a two-month-long comprehensive awareness campaign titled 'Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal - Behtar Kal', according to a statement issued here on Friday.
This campaign aims to promote safe water and sanitation practices at the village and panchayat levels, complementing the National STOP Diarrhea Campaign, it said.
The STOP campaign, launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda on June 24, aims to achieve zero child deaths due to diarrhea through a multi-sectoral approach: strengthening health infrastructure, improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation, improving nutritional programs and promoting hygiene education.
In the statement, Jal Shakti Union Minister CR Paatil highlighted the importance of this collaboration and said, "The synergy between the rural sanitation mission and the National STOP Diarrhea Campaign underlines our unwavering dedication to public health Through these concerted efforts, we are not only aiming to reduce child mortality but also to foster a culture of health and hygiene in rural India.
DDWS Secretary Vini Mahajan reiterated the commitment to public health and said: "This initiative is a critical step in safeguarding the health of our children and communities. By integrating our efforts with the National STOP Diarrhea Campaign, we aim to ensure that no "A child succumbs to preventable diseases such as diarrhea. “Our focus on clean water and sanitation is critical to achieving this goal.”
The campaign also emphasizes the importance of maintaining health facilities, ensuring the availability of essential medical supplies and implementing quality control measures for drinking water.
Complementing these efforts, the 'Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal - Behtar Kal' campaign will be held from July 1 to August 31 and aims to create awareness and promote the use of safe water and sanitation practices, according to the release.
Key activities of this campaign would include community engagement, regular water quality testing, awareness workshops, leak detection and repair campaigns, public awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives for young mothers and teenagers on proper sanitation practices. and hygiene, he said.
This concerted effort aims to support the National STOP Diarrhea Campaign's goal of reducing child mortality due to diarrhea and improving public health in rural India by promoting sustainable and effective water and sanitation practices. , the statement mentions.
The campaign will be implemented in phases, ensuring comprehensive coverage and sustained impact, with the initial weeks focusing on launching the campaign and delivering essential activities, followed by targeted interventions in the following weeks, he added.
This campaign aims to promote safe water and sanitation practices at the village and panchayat levels, complementing the National STOP Diarrhea Campaign, it said.
The STOP campaign, launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda on June 24, aims to achieve zero child deaths due to diarrhea through a multi-sectoral approach: strengthening health infrastructure, improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation, improving nutritional programs and promoting hygiene education.
In the statement, Jal Shakti Union Minister CR Paatil highlighted the importance of this collaboration and said, "The synergy between the rural sanitation mission and the National STOP Diarrhea Campaign underlines our unwavering dedication to public health Through these concerted efforts, we are not only aiming to reduce child mortality but also to foster a culture of health and hygiene in rural India.
DDWS Secretary Vini Mahajan reiterated the commitment to public health and said: "This initiative is a critical step in safeguarding the health of our children and communities. By integrating our efforts with the National STOP Diarrhea Campaign, we aim to ensure that no "A child succumbs to preventable diseases such as diarrhea. “Our focus on clean water and sanitation is critical to achieving this goal.”
The campaign also emphasizes the importance of maintaining health facilities, ensuring the availability of essential medical supplies and implementing quality control measures for drinking water.
Complementing these efforts, the 'Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal - Behtar Kal' campaign will be held from July 1 to August 31 and aims to create awareness and promote the use of safe water and sanitation practices, according to the release.
Key activities of this campaign would include community engagement, regular water quality testing, awareness workshops, leak detection and repair campaigns, public awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives for young mothers and teenagers on proper sanitation practices. and hygiene, he said.
This concerted effort aims to support the National STOP Diarrhea Campaign's goal of reducing child mortality due to diarrhea and improving public health in rural India by promoting sustainable and effective water and sanitation practices. , the statement mentions.
The campaign will be implemented in phases, ensuring comprehensive coverage and sustained impact, with the initial weeks focusing on launching the campaign and delivering essential activities, followed by targeted interventions in the following weeks, he added.
