Kotpad- 15th July 2025: A public awareness campaign titled “Cleanliness to Defeat Disease” is currently being observed by the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, continuing till 30th July. This initiative, which began on the 1st of July, was officially inaugurated by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra.
Today’s event was presided over by NAC Chairperson M. Shankar Rao and Executive Officer Kamalesh Mahanta. The essence of this campaign is to promote healthy living and ensure the safety and hygiene of others. Residents of Kotpad are being made aware of the importance of cleanliness to keep themselves free from various communicable diseases.
People are encouraged to keep their surroundings clean, whether it’s around their homes or in the neighborhood. Special emphasis is being placed on eliminating stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed — such as in broken pots, discarded bottles, tires, and open containers. The public is also being advised to always use toilets, stay personally clean, and spread awareness to others about hygiene.
In today’s event, a large cleanliness drive was carried out in the main park area of Kotpad, where the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, all ward members, council staff, and local intellectuals actively participated. The drive aims to reduce mosquito breeding and prevent dangerous diseases like Dengue and Malaria.
Everyone is being encouraged to participate in the “Cleanliness to Defeat Disease” campaign, working in coordination with the council for a Healthy City – Healthy Kotpad. This is the core message of the program.
Among those present at the event were:
MLA Rupu Bhatra
Chairperson M. Shankar Rao
Executive Officer Kamalesh Mahanta
Vice-Chairperson M. Santoshi
All ward members
Accountant Prashant Katimam, Rajesh Chetti, Gopi Majhi,
All other employees, sanitation staff, and members of various SHG (Self Help Groups) and support workers.
Their joint presence and effort made the event impactful and aligned with the campaign’s mission.
