Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) members were sensitised on their roles and responsibilities in water-related activities, emphasising the significant role women play in water governance, as part of “Jal Diwali” campaign held under the theme, “Water for Women – Women for Water”.
According to a DIPR report, the campaign was initiated under the banner of the Atal Mission for Urban Transformation (AMRUT), a collaborative effort involving the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), and initiated by the government of India.
As part of the campaign, women representatives from 30 SHGs were taken on a visit to Water Treatment Plant (WTPs) site in New Chümoukedima, Pagalapahar, Friday, where they received comprehensive insights into the facility’s operational procedures.
The representatives were educated about the essential procedures involved in ensuring the delivery of clean and safe drinking water. They also had the opportunity to share their experiences and testimonials.
DDO of PHED, H. Nagaho Sema provided an orientation on the water treatment process. He highlighted various steps in the treatment process, including the intake of raw water, pre-chlorination, aeration, coagulation, flocculation, filtration, disinfection, clear water tank storage, and distribution to homes.
Apart from women SHGs, officials and staff from the District Urban Development Agency and PHED were part of the tour.