Ensure clean drinking water and toilets in government schools, Anganwadis: Amarinder
The Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has directed the Water Supply and Sanitation Department to ensure clean drinking water and toilets in all Government Schools and Anganwadis in the state by November 30 to protect the health of children, especially in the present Covid 19 situation in Punjab.
Expressing concern over the health problems triggered among children due to lack of potable water and adequate water for sanitation purposes, the Chief Minister has ordered a massive campaign for this purpose under the Mission Tandarust Punjab and Swachh and Swasth Punjab programs of the Government.
The campaign will be undertaken with the active participation of School Management Committees, Panchayats, and Local Body representatives.
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Captain Amarinder Singh’s directives were communicated to the Departments of School Education, Social Security, Women & Child Development, Finance, Local Government, Rural Development and Water Supply and Sanitation by Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Thursday evening.
Meanwhile, Vini Mahajan asked the Departments of Local Government and Water Supply & Sanitation to take immediate steps to ensure piped drinking water supply and toilets in all government schools and anganwadis, as per the requirements projected by the respective departments.
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On 100 percent coverage of Punjab government schools and Anganwadis, both in terms of potable water provision as well as toilets and water for sanitation, Vini said the respective panchayats/ local body shall issue a self- declaration to that effect.
It was also emphasized that during the campaign period, all concerned shall be sensitized to adhere to various COVID 19 Punjab protocols and advisories.
-PTC News
