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These initiatives were further intensified for cleanliness drives were made. Garbage
by the inhabitants in 2017 when upgraded bins were distributed to all households and
hygienic toilets were installed for 10 families community bins were strategically placed
through incentives provided under the in all roads. People were also encouraged to
SBM-G scheme. Under the same scheme,
participate in cleanliness drives.
the toilets of 20 families were also repaired
and upgraded in 2020. SWM: All households constructed individual
compost pits, and a waste disposal space
ODF sustainability: Toilets and CSCs were
was arranged for the dumping of non-
installed in all educational establishments,
biodegradable waste such as plastics,
schools, AWCs, and community hall, thus
bottles, etc.
providing sanitation access to all.
Community participation: Community LWM: Around 60 per cent of the households
participation has been a vital element in Leng village have a well-planned LWM
in making progress. Towards this, joint system, with drainage pipe fittings made of
meetings were frequently convened with bamboo or plastic and other materials. The
representatives of NGOs in the village liquid waste is effectively used for watering
under the aegis of the Village Council, kitchen gardens.
wherein issues were discussed and plans

utcome

All systems are in place for SLWM. Several initiatives
have been conducted to raise awareness on the

importance of hygiene and sanitation and to promote
a healthy, clean and hygienic lifestyle among the

village residents. These include wall paintings and
graffiti, both in word and pictorial forms, that are

drawn and displayed at several places within the
village and wherever feasible.

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