Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 28: A one-day workshop was organized for Self Help Groups (SHGs) at Panchayat Bhavan, Jammu by Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj as a part of the ongoing sustainable Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) campaign to acquaint these groups with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to spread awareness on cleanliness and sanitation in their areas.
The workshop was aimed at training SHGs of JKSRLM as Master Trainers in different components of SBM-G to sustain the status of ODF Plus Model already achieved by the Union Territory of J&K. The objective of the workshop was not only to educate the attendees about the importance of maintaining cleanliness but also to provide them with practical tools to spread awareness in their respective areas.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from numerous SHGs across J&K. SHGs in Jammu division attended the workshop in person while as SHGs from Kashmir division attended the workshop through video conference.
The participants were treated to a comprehensive agenda that covered topics ranging from Solid Waste Management (SWM), Grey Water Management (GWM), Home Composting Methods (HH), Community Level Composting Methods (CLC), Plastic Waste Management (PWM), Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and Zero Waste to behavior change communication strategies.
The workshop commenced with an opening address by Director Rural Sanitation J&K Charandeep Singh, highlighting the importance of community-driven initiatives and collective efforts in realizing the objectives of the post ODF plus model status under SBM Phase-II in the UT. He highlighted the role of SHGs in creating an impact on SBM in the UT.
Experts from National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad imparted the training of Master Trainers of different SHGs. A short film on SBM-G journey in J&K was also screened in the workshop to highlight the achievements of SBM-G in the UT.
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