A clean drinking water awareness programme was organised at Jaykrushna High School in Ibrisingh under Tirtol block of Jagatsinghpur district. The initiative was conducted by Radio Outreach 90.8 FM to educate students about the importance of consuming safe and clean drinking water, particularly during the monsoon season.
Around 150 students participated in the programme. The awareness session explained how contaminated drinking water can contribute to waterborne illnesses and why proper sanitation, safe water storage and personal hygiene are important for protecting individual and community health.
Students were encouraged to carry the information they learned back to their families and communities. Such school-based awareness programmes can help young people understand practical preventive measures and encourage healthier habits in households, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall when contamination risks may increase.
The programme represents a community-focused effort to improve public awareness in rural Jagatsinghpur. By involving students directly, the initiative sought to make information about safe drinking water and disease prevention more accessible while encouraging younger residents to participate in promoting healthier communities.