Survekshan Grameen, an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation was today launched in West Garo Hills at a function held at the DRDRA conference hall in Tura.
District Mission Coordinator of District Swachh Bharat Mission (G), Vibhor Aggarwal, stressed on the importance of proper waste disposal and keeping the surrounding clean and urged the line departments, Block Coordinators and the Swachhagrahis to create awareness on proper solid and liquid waste disposal among the villagers.
He also informed that a central team will be visiting the Open Defecation Free (ODF) villages in the district for direct observation.
West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner and Member Secretary, District Swachh Bharat Mission, Ram Singh spoke about the Swachh Survekshan and urged line departments, swachhagrahis and others to give priority to Ranking Methodology like Service Level Progress, Direct Observation and Citizen Feedback.
DRDA Project Director, CN Sangma, SDO (Sadar), BDOs, officials of line departments, swachhagrahis and others were present at the launch.