Gujarat, India, October 2009 - October 2, the birthday of Mahatma
Gandhi, the government of Gujarat launched the Rural Sanitation Week
statewide and renewed their commitment to achieving the goal of open
defecation Free State.
In a special function organized in the state capital, the Head of State Minister sarpanches (village heads), Panchayat Secretaries, women's self-help groups (SHG), Gram Mitras and the community at large in all 18,000 headed State villages via video.
About 2,500 people from all walks of life, including teachers and students of Gandhinagar and neighboring districts participated in the function.
Ten sarpanches Gandhinagar district, who had received Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) for the manufacture of their peoples "Open defecation free", were also honored on this occasion.
The launch of the Week Rural Sanitation on 02 October was the culmination of a series of activities that were being implemented by the Government of Gujarat as part of an intensive campaign was launched on August 15, 2009, to promote behavior sanitation and hygiene through Gujarat.
Cleaning units were organized in each village and school, supported by members of the village Panchayat and teachers cleaned their villages.
Monitoring water quality was also carried out in 1,130 villages have been awarded the NGP award, followed by about 900 people aspiring NGP. The goal was to educate the community about the importance of sanitation, hygiene and clean water.
Competitions were organized in schools to create a feeling of cleanliness and hygiene among children by recognizing that more clean and bright with a badge of "Aaj Gulab Nu" (Rose today) the child. The most popular nine-day Navratri festival dancing in September was also used to raise awareness on sanitation and hygiene by placing posters and billboards at the sites of the festival.
UNICEF works closely with the Government
UNICEF has been actively supporting the Government of Gujarat in building an enabling environment in the state to promote sanitation and hygiene.
"Rural Sanitation Week and cleaning units organized by the State Government are a testament to the resolution of the Government to achieve the Millennium Development Goal sanitation and thus provide an opportunity for children to develop their full potential, he says Dr. Yogendra Mathur, Chief of UNICEF Gujarat.
Gujarat, with a population of 55 million, has had a poor record, with rural sanitation coverage of 20 percent (NFHS-3) four years ago. However, with continuing efforts by the government and the community, the situation is starting to turn around.
Out of 18,000 villages, 1,300 villages have been declared free outdoor defecation and 1,032 villages have applied for the award this year NGP. Also a significant change has been witnessed in the hygiene in the state.
"Sanitation is not a program, but a way of life. We must make a sincere commitment to ourselves to ensure a clean environment in villages and contribute to a healthy and prosperous society," said Narendra Modi, chief minister Gujarat this time.
He added that making a commitment to practice hygiene, especially hand washing with soap, will be the fittest tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birthday.
Mr. Modi announced a special incentive of 500 rupees for families who fall into the category of "Above the poverty line" to encourage them to build a bathroom at home.
Messages of celebrities, identified as Sachin Tendulkar, Navjyot Singh Sidhu and Irfan Pathan were also broadcast by satellite link to motivate the community, particularly children, to use toilets and washing hands with soap after defecation and before eating The measures will help protect children from diseases and morbidity.
In a special function organized in the state capital, the Head of State Minister sarpanches (village heads), Panchayat Secretaries, women's self-help groups (SHG), Gram Mitras and the community at large in all 18,000 headed State villages via video.
About 2,500 people from all walks of life, including teachers and students of Gandhinagar and neighboring districts participated in the function.
Ten sarpanches Gandhinagar district, who had received Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) for the manufacture of their peoples "Open defecation free", were also honored on this occasion.
The launch of the Week Rural Sanitation on 02 October was the culmination of a series of activities that were being implemented by the Government of Gujarat as part of an intensive campaign was launched on August 15, 2009, to promote behavior sanitation and hygiene through Gujarat.
Cleaning units were organized in each village and school, supported by members of the village Panchayat and teachers cleaned their villages.
Monitoring water quality was also carried out in 1,130 villages have been awarded the NGP award, followed by about 900 people aspiring NGP. The goal was to educate the community about the importance of sanitation, hygiene and clean water.
Competitions were organized in schools to create a feeling of cleanliness and hygiene among children by recognizing that more clean and bright with a badge of "Aaj Gulab Nu" (Rose today) the child. The most popular nine-day Navratri festival dancing in September was also used to raise awareness on sanitation and hygiene by placing posters and billboards at the sites of the festival.
UNICEF works closely with the Government
UNICEF has been actively supporting the Government of Gujarat in building an enabling environment in the state to promote sanitation and hygiene.
"Rural Sanitation Week and cleaning units organized by the State Government are a testament to the resolution of the Government to achieve the Millennium Development Goal sanitation and thus provide an opportunity for children to develop their full potential, he says Dr. Yogendra Mathur, Chief of UNICEF Gujarat.
Gujarat, with a population of 55 million, has had a poor record, with rural sanitation coverage of 20 percent (NFHS-3) four years ago. However, with continuing efforts by the government and the community, the situation is starting to turn around.
Out of 18,000 villages, 1,300 villages have been declared free outdoor defecation and 1,032 villages have applied for the award this year NGP. Also a significant change has been witnessed in the hygiene in the state.
"Sanitation is not a program, but a way of life. We must make a sincere commitment to ourselves to ensure a clean environment in villages and contribute to a healthy and prosperous society," said Narendra Modi, chief minister Gujarat this time.
He added that making a commitment to practice hygiene, especially hand washing with soap, will be the fittest tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birthday.
Mr. Modi announced a special incentive of 500 rupees for families who fall into the category of "Above the poverty line" to encourage them to build a bathroom at home.
Messages of celebrities, identified as Sachin Tendulkar, Navjyot Singh Sidhu and Irfan Pathan were also broadcast by satellite link to motivate the community, particularly children, to use toilets and washing hands with soap after defecation and before eating The measures will help protect children from diseases and morbidity.
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