
Kiphire, September 5 (MExN): With the inauguration of water testing laboratory at Kiphire today, the district will enjoy hygienic water which is the long awaited dream of the district. Y.Nemba Sangtam, Executive Engineer PHED was the chief guest at the inaugural function.
In his speech, the chief guest said that with the inauguration of water testing lab at Kiphire, the district will have better facility and quality water. He also said that staffs and the departmental officials will be moving out to different villages in the district to conduct awareness program on water from now on, and seeks the co-operation from the villagers.
He also called upon the WATSAN committee chairman and secretary present to use the lab judiciously so that they are aware of the quality of water they are drinking. Meanwhile expressing concern, the Engineer also said that these days even rain water is not fit for drinking as there is pollution everywhere and asked the villagers present to take care of water as it is an elixir of life.
Chemist and consultant representative from WSSO/DWSM said that more than 80-90 % of the diseases are water borne, so water is to be taken care properly. He also added that the government is introducing water testing kit to all the villages so that the quality of life is improved. Earlier, welcoming the gathering, Likyuse, supervisor said that it is encouraging for the district to have such facility. Er. Bendangmenla, H&S consultant chaired the program, and Tsointhe said vote of thanks. The program was followed by distribution of water testing kit to the villagers.
In his speech, the chief guest said that with the inauguration of water testing lab at Kiphire, the district will have better facility and quality water. He also said that staffs and the departmental officials will be moving out to different villages in the district to conduct awareness program on water from now on, and seeks the co-operation from the villagers.
He also called upon the WATSAN committee chairman and secretary present to use the lab judiciously so that they are aware of the quality of water they are drinking. Meanwhile expressing concern, the Engineer also said that these days even rain water is not fit for drinking as there is pollution everywhere and asked the villagers present to take care of water as it is an elixir of life.
Chemist and consultant representative from WSSO/DWSM said that more than 80-90 % of the diseases are water borne, so water is to be taken care properly. He also added that the government is introducing water testing kit to all the villages so that the quality of life is improved. Earlier, welcoming the gathering, Likyuse, supervisor said that it is encouraging for the district to have such facility. Er. Bendangmenla, H&S consultant chaired the program, and Tsointhe said vote of thanks. The program was followed by distribution of water testing kit to the villagers.