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[ Dated :3rd -March - 2010 ]

[Source: DPRO-Nongstoin]

Awareness on Japanese Encephalitis and Malaria Held:

Nongstoin, Nov 10, 2009: In order to sensitize the people in the rural area on Japanese Encephalitis and Malaria, an awareness programme was organized by the District Malaria Officer, West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Director Malaria Shillong recently at Nongshillong Village, under Pariong PHC where the Headman of Nongshillong was presided over the programme.

This Awareness programme was conducted following the report of Japanese Encephalitis case detected at Nongshillong Village in which the District Malaria Officer, West Khasi Hills District Dr.W.W.Phira was assisted by a team of Doctor from Shillong which included Dr.Lyngdoh, Dr. (Mrs) Gaphoh and Dr H. Rymbai who is also in charge of Pariong PHC.

During the Awareness programme, opinion leaders comprising of Headmen, ASHAs and AWWs from the nearby villages have been given education on the causes of spreading of Japanese Encephalitis and Malaria which are both were the vector borne diseases. Besides the importance of DDT spraying, the Doctors were also stressed on the importance of Insecticide Treated Bed Net (ITBN) and they urged upon the people to come forward to bring their bed nets for impregnation with insecticide which is one of the method to prevent Japanese Encephalitis and Malaria.

Celebration of Ozone Day Cum SIP held :

Nongstoin, Sept 17, 2009: The Celebration of International Ozone Day 2009 cum Special Interactive Programme (SIP) on the theme “Universal Participation: Ozone Protection Unifies the World”, organized by the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forestry Division, Nongstoin in collaboration with the Office of the District Public Relations Officer Nongstoin was held on Wednesday at Shngimawlein Village where a large number of villager from seven villages took part in the programme.

 While speaking as a resource person, the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations (DDIPR) Shillong Shri Phyrnai Marbaniang informed the gathering that ozone layer is like an umbrella which protect us from the ultra rays of the sun and as such it make the world unifies. He also stressed the necessity to preserve the Ozone layer as well as the environment so that global warming would be temperate. Rampant felling of trees and charcoal burning has made the atmosphere extremely hot, Marbaniang added. He therefore, called upon the people to protect and preserve the environment for the well being of the present and future generation as well.  

Delivering the introductory speech, the Divisional Forest Officer Shri S.A.Nongsiej informed that on this day, the whole World observed the International day for preservation of the Ozone Layer in which our country has also been celebrating this day both at the national and State level since the year 1995.  

The District Officers from four development departments comprising of the Soil and Water Conservation department, A.H.&Veterinary, Agriculture and Horticulture department highlighted their development activities and schemes during the interactive session where clarifications have also been sought by the participants.  

The celebration also included the debate competition on the theme “Advantage and Disadvantage of Charcoal burning”which was taken part by the students of the Hynreiw Shnong Higher Secondary School, Shngimawlein which was followed by Dancing competition, Football match for boys and Girls and prizes distribution.  

Workshop for farmers Held:

.Nongstoin, Sept 22, 2009: A one day workshop for farmers, on the theme “Potential of Pig farming for economic and employment generation” organized by the Meghalaya Veterinary Services Association, West Khasi Hills District Unit wad held on Tuesday at TRYSEM Hall, Nongstoin where  around 130 farmers from four C&RD Blocks participated in the workshop.Speaking as the Chief Guest, the Joint Director of Veterinary department Dr L.Lyngwa called upon the participants to take up pig farming in a large scale so as to meet the demand of pork in the District and the State as a whole. He also stated that pig farming is a fast earning business which could also generate employment for the people in the rural areas.  

The Resource persons on the topic care and management of pigs towards economic development & employment generation was Dr B.K.Mawthoh whereas Dr B.K.Sahkhar gave a brief lecture on micro enterprises in pig farming. Meanwhile, the farmers have also been taken active part during the interaction.

Earlier, the workshop was presided over by the District Veterinary Officer, Nongstoin Dr.W.S.Dann and other who spoke on the occasion included Dr. J.S.Jyrwa who is also the president of Meghalaya Veterinary Services Association.

Interactive Programme Organized at Mawthawniaw:  

Nongstoin, August 13, 2009:  A one day Special Interactive Programme (SIP) on the theme “ Help, just a call away” organized by the Office of the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin was held today at Mawthawniaw village wherein six development departments comprising of Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary , DRDA, Sericulture and Fishery department took part.

The programme was formally inaugurated by the District Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Officer (DVO) West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin  Dr. W. S . Dann. In his speech, the DVO called upon the people to familiarize themselves with these departments so that they can avail the schemes for their benefit. He also lauded the effort of the DPRO’s Office for organizing such interactive programme which paved way the people in the rural area to meet the District Officers at their door step.

 In the interactive session, development and welfare schemes of the various departments were spelled out by the Officers to which related questions were openly raised by the participants from the four villages.

Renewable Energy Day Observed at Nongstoiñ.:

Nongstoin Aug,20,2008 : The District Administration, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin today observed the Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas - Renewable Energy Day at Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex here. The programmed  kicked off at 8.30 am with a rally on the theme Renewable Energy which started from Nongstoin Market towards D.C.'s Office via Nanbah and Post office and participated by the students from different schools of Nongstoin Area carrying along with placards and banners.Speaking as the chief guest on the occasion, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. A.Pariong underlined that energy is very important in a day today life of man. He therefore, urged upon the people to also conserve the environment while using the energy and adding that its surroundings need to be preserved and protect for the future generation. He also appealed to the leaders of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to maintain the peace and harmony in the District.The welcome address was delivered by the Deputy Commissioner of West Khasi Hills District Shri. M.R.Synrem-IAS whereas the vote of thanks was proposed by the Project Director of DRDA-Nongstoin Shri. W.Nongsiej-MCS.

Other highlights of the day included Drawing and Painting competitions, Extempore speech on various topics related to Energy, Group Dance, Fancy Dress competition, Group song and prizes distribution