Public representatives and Government officials have pledged to make Mungeli district ‘Open Defecation Free’ (ODF).
The pledge was taken by State Food, Supply and Consumer Protection Minister Punnulal Mohle, Parliamentary Secretary Tokhan Sahu, State Panchayat and Rural Development Department Additional Chief Secretary MK Raut, State Swacch Bharat Abhiyan Mission Director M Geetha, Bilaspur Division Commissioner Sonmoni Borah and Bilaspur District Collector Sanjay Alang.
The pledge was taken at Barela village of the district on Sunday. Food, Supply and Consumer Protection Minister Punnulal Mohle suggested the villagers and Panchayat representatives to encourage people for toilet construction for the convenience of women family members. Sanitation helps in getting rid of diseases, said the Minister.
A Facebook page on ‘Swachch Mungeli’ was launched along with a booklet release on the history and culture of Mungeli on the occasion, stated officials.