Peace-march padyatris welcomed at Dharamshala by Tibetan paeople and supporters

cityairnews.com on March 30, 2018 published a news-item, "41 padyatris are commemorating the Tibetan leader’s journey from Tibet to India in 1959, arrived here at the hill-town of Dharamshala on Friday. Tibetan people and supporters in Dharamshala greeted and welcomed members of the Padyatra, a peace-march initiative to mark the 60th year of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s arrival in India, at a reception held this morning. The padyatra to mark the 60th year of His Holiness’ arrival in India kicked off in Arunachal Pradesh on 19 March from Chuthangmo, the point of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s arrival into India in 1959.

Gangkar Tulku Rinpoche, Abbot of Tawang monastery, Shri RK Khrimey, National Convener, Core Group for Tibetan Cause, Mrs Rinchen Dolma, mother of present Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Pema Khandu, Shri Sandesh Meshram aka Samten Yeshi, Nagpur, Guru Tulku Rinpoche, former head abbot of Tawang monastery and Lhundup Choesang, Chairman of Tawang Core Committee members were among the leaders of the padyatra."

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Dettol Banega Swachh India Campaign launches waste management program in association with Noida Authorities

Installs 100 laboratory tested with ISI trademark stainless steel dustbins across Noida for dry and wet waste management

In a constant endeavour to strengthen Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat Mission, RB in collaboration with Jagran Pehel today launched the wet and dry waste management program in association with Noida Authorities. As a part of the nationwide hygiene and sanitation campaign, 100 laboratory tested with ISI trademark stainless steel dustbins are being installed at public places in Noida. The program was unveiled by Hon’ble MLA of Noida, Mr Pankaj Singh and was represented by senior dignitaries from Noida District Administration, RB and Jagran Pehel.

The program has been developed by RB and Jagran Pehel, keeping in mind government’s vision to achieve 100% sanitation by 2022 to boost cleanliness and end open defecation in the country. Noida alone generates about 600 metric tonnes of solid waste everyday which is being dumped in landfill sites around the city. The campaign would support in achieving enhanced segregation of wet and dry waste and generate awareness amongst citizens of Noida about health hygiene and sanitation.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Ravi Bhatnagar, Head External Affairs and Partnerships said, “We have a long-standing association with the UP Government and are aligned with them for implementation of waste management. Our commitment is to work closely with the district administration in achieving the highest standards of cleanliness in Noida. Our newly launched waste segregation campaign is aimed at addressing the acute absence of sanitation in various pockets of Noida that lack access to water and sewage infrastructure. We are confident that our efforts will prove fruitful in keeping the city cleaner. In the long run, we are planning to install smart dustbins which is imperative for waste segregation in smart cities”.

RB has also launched a Hygiene curriculum across 70 public schools in Noida. The program has garnered positive impact already with overall increase in awareness about handwashing, students following sanitation practice, knowledge about prevention of diarrhea, necessity to treat water before drinking and maintaining clean toilets in schools.

The wet and dry waste segregation program is another step for Dettol Banega Swachh India Campaign to drive cleanliness and behavioural change amongst people. It has set an example of a cohesive and value based response to the national agenda of Swachh Bharat Mission’ and has been well received by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Government representatives.

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Special campaign to be launched for water literacy in Himachal: CM

Shimla, March 28, 2018: Involving community participation can go a long way in effective water conservation to ensure water availability and rejuvenation of traditional water sources. This was stated by the Chief Minister Shri Jai Ram Thakur while addressing Workshop on Water Conservation organized by Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha at Hotel Peterhoff.
Shri Jai Ram Thakur said that a massive campaign would have to be launched for coping with the water crisis world-over. He said that climate change and global warming had further worsened the situation. Water conservation and water management was need of the hour and collective efforts of Government, Local Bodies and general public should be mobilized in this direction.
He said special campaign would be launched for water literacy in the State so that the masses could be sensitized on this vital issue. He said that traditional methods should be adopted for water conservation. He said that it was duty of each citizen to rejuvenate water sources and save water for future generations. He said that workshop would be held at panchayati raj level to involve the elected representatives to take water conservation initiatives effectively. He said that efforts would also be made to rejuvenate old water bodies and construct new structures for rain water conservation.
The Chief Minister also urged the MLAs to launch water conservation campaign in their respective areas so that Himachal Pradesh took a lead in this endeavor. He appreciated the efforts of Shri Rajinder Singh for making water conservation a mission not only in Rajasthan but throughout the country. He said that afforestation could also play a major role in water conservation and environment protection.
Speaker HP Vidhan Sabha Dr Rajiv Bindal, while welcoming the Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh was among the few States of the country which have plenty of rainfall. Maximum water flows down the rivers unutilized and wasted. He said it is essential that each drop of water is fully used. He said this would not only conserve water but also help in rejuvenation of rivers and rivulets to make them perennial.
Leader of Congress Legislative Party Shri Mukesh Agnihotri said that keeping in view topography of different areas of the State, it requires seperate strategy for each area for water conservation. He thanked the State Vidhan Sabha Speaker Dr Rajiv Bindal for organizing this workshop.
Dr. Rajinder Singh Magsaysay award winner and ‘Water Man of India’ said that the Himachal Pradesh was lucky as it has about 180 cm annual rainfall. He said that still the groundwater was declining at a greater speed. He said that about 70 per cent perennial water bodies have dried up. He stressed the need to work towards ground water conservation. He said that traditional water conservation system of India was universally acclaimed. He said that it was also need of the hour to use natural resources judiciously.
President ‘Jal Biradari’ Maharashtra Shri Narinder Chug gave a presentation on the occasion.
Present on the occasion were Education Minister Shri Suresh Bhardwaj, Agriculture and Tribal Development Dr. Ram Lal Markanda, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Shri Virender Kanwar, MLAs, Additional Chief Secretary Finance Dr Shrikant Baldi, Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Principal Secretary Chief Minister Smt. Manisha Nanda, Mayor Shimla Municipal Corporation Smt. Kusum Sadret and other senior officers of the State Government.

(Source: cityairnews.com)