ADC Dr Amandeep promotes safe sanitation practices at Training Camp, 100 sanitation workers trained
Talwandi Bhai, March 8, 2026: Around 100 sanitation workers from the Municipal Council Talwandi Bhai and the Municipal Committee Mudki were trained in safety and hygiene during a two-day capacity-building seminar held on March 6 and 7.
The training camp was conducted by Harpic World Toilet College at Mata Sahib Kaur College, under the guidance of Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr Amandeep Kaur and Assistant Project Director, PMIDC, Dr Naresh Bhardwaj, of the Local Government Department. The programme was held under the leadership of Executive Officer Jagdish Rai Garg and Sanitation Superintendent Dr Sukhpal Singh.
The main objective of the seminar was to raise awareness among sanitation workers about maintaining hygiene during and after cleaning, proper handwashing practices, and the use of sanitation equipment, such as PPE kits. The workers were also informed about various government welfare schemes available for them.
During the training, State Coordinator Jasvir Singh Kang advised sanitation workers to prioritise self-protection while performing their duties and to regularly use PPE kits to minimise health risks arising from waste handling. He also emphasised that sanitation workers should undergo medical check-ups at least once every three months.
PPE kits were distributed free of charge to all participants, and demonstrations were provided on proper use. At the conclusion of the training, Sanitation Superintendent Dr Sukhpal Singh urged the workers not to burn waste and to ensure 100 per cent segregation and scientific disposal of garbage.
Programme Coordinator Balraj Singh also briefed participants on the upcoming Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 and emphasised the importance of visible cleanliness during field verification. He further encouraged sanitation workers to register for the Namaste Scheme and explained its benefits.
At the end of the seminar, participants received certificates and stainless steel water bottles to stay hydrated while working. The training programme was organised as a plastic-free, zero-waste event, with no single-use plastic.
Among those present were Harmesh Singh Mesha, president of the Safai Sewak Union Talwandi Bhai; Deep Kumar, president of the Safai Sewak Union Mudki; and motivators and sanitation workers.