An awareness camp was organized under a diarrhoea prevention campaign at Pahuwind village in Bhikhiwind block, supported by the Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Tarn Taran, and the gram panchayat on Monday. The initiative aimed to educate villagers on the importance of clean water and water conservation to prevent waterborne diseases.
Key Objectives and Activities
District and block-level officials informed villagers about water conservation, the benefits of drinking clean water, and the diseases caused by contaminated water. The benefits of the 24-hour water supply scheme were also explained to the attendees. Officials appealed to villagers to prevent water misuse and conserve this precious resource.
Water Quality Testing
Lab chemist Aman Arora tested water samples from various sources, including submersible motors, the water supply scheme, and RO systems, using FTK and H2S kits. This testing helped identify potential contamination sources and underscored the need for regular monitoring.
Attendance and Impact
Jugraj Singh, sarpanch; Pawan Kumar, junior engineer; Sarwan Singh and Gurbir Singh, block coordinators; Jagdeep Singh, IEC district coordinator; and many villagers were present. The camp successfully raised awareness about diarrhoea prevention and the critical role of clean water in public health.
