To observe the World Toilet Day, a programme was organised here on Wednesday at Ambedkar Park.
Organised by a voluntary organisation Advocacy for Alternative Resources Action Mobilisation and Brother Hood (AARAMBH) the programmme aimed to aware the citizens about sanitation and hygiene.
During the programme, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) Assistant Health Official Rakesh Sharma was present as the chief guest. Further, Madhavi lata Dubey of Government BHEl College, Jagdish lal of Centre for Health and Social Justice and Anup Kishore of AARAMBH along with 200 volunteers were also present.
With a view to raise awareness among the citizens about the access to toilets various events were organised under the programme. Through Street Play, Speeches, Discussions, Human Chain the volunteers spread the awareness about the dangers that can occur due to unhygienic practices.
While addressing the audience at the programme, Rakesh Sharma said that BMC will provide its full support in order to maintain hygiene in the city. He further said that steps will be taken to construct public toilets and also private toilets in different areas of the city. He said that even utility centres will also be constructed.
On the other hand, Madhavi lata Dubey said that females cannot compromise with their privacy and hygiene. She added saying that no doubt because of no separate utility centers are available for women they have to face various problems. She further said that even women should also participate in this initiative for the establishment of healthy and hygienic society. Further Jagdish lal said that the different mohallas have to come forward to resolve this problem in their respective areas.
During the programme, Street Play was also staged describing the dangers of an unhealthy society. To conclude the programme a human chain was formed urging for a healthy society.