Access to Safe Drinking Water in Peshawar and its Misuse.
The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on importance and supply of safe drinking water and its misuse in Peshawar.
Importance of safe drinking water is the right of the citizens. They must be provided with safe drinking water. Supply of water in Peshawar is through tube wells, people in southern districts lack safe drinking water, and females have to carry water from very far places. Since we have plenty of safe water in Peshawar, it is mostly wasted in washing clothes, dishes and vehicles. Government must launch awareness campaigns for the conservation of safe drinking water. Moreover, the program highlighted the role of Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar, how it ensures the purification and supply of safe water.
Mr. Amir Khattak, Water Supply Manger at Water and Sanitation Services, Peshawar (WSSP) took part as the studio guest in the show.
Mr. Khattak said: “We should realize our responsibilities alongside our rights if we want to develop. One should shut the tap after it is used. One should take care of resources as they are the nation’s property. Parents should teach and develop awareness in their children about saving resources.”
A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the importance of safe drinking water and how one should use it accordingly.
Five listeners took part in the program. They complained that in southern districts people were compelled to drink unsafe water.
About Sabawoon
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday. And last but not the least; a road show name Taroon highlights the social issues of the society and providing civic education to the listeners.