Malkangiri, 30th July 2025: In a remarkable display of awareness, the tribal residents of Bandaghati under Khairput Block in Malkangiri district have taken the initiative to promote cleanliness in their villages. With the rainy season increasing the risk of various infectious diseases, especially waterborne illnesses, the villagers have launched a voluntary sanitation campaign to protect their communities.
People from nine villages in Bandaghati have joined hands to maintain cleanliness and spread awareness. The campaign has begun in villages like Badapada, Bandhguda, Bandiguda, Chalanguda, Sileiguda, Dantapada, Kirshanipada, and Mudulipada, where residents have collectively taken an oath to keep their villages clean and beautiful to prevent seasonal diseases.
With no government push, the villagers are voluntarily cleaning streets, house fronts, water sources, and areas around borewells. Unlike many other places where cleanliness drives are driven by official programs, the self-initiated efforts of the Bandaghati tribal communities reflect a high level of public awareness and community responsibility.
This initiative is expected to become a source of inspiration for other villages and societies. The tribal communities’ enthusiasm for sanitation and their commitment to maintaining village cleanliness is likely to foster a new mindset and culture of hygiene in rural society.