Summary:
Bhubaneswar: Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) in collaboration with the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) organised one-day Training Programme on Water Quality Testing for slum dwellers at the State Laboratory of Rural Water Supply Department (RWSS) at Khandarigi. Mr.
Narendra Panda, Quality Manager and Ms.
Harpriya Pandey, Analyst explained different parameters and factors for water quality testing. The participants were demonstrated the water quality testing through FTK and found to have little insight and skills in water quality testing. Our technicians will visit the slums and provide information on water quality testing.” He also committed to provide necessary support to create awareness on a campaign mode to sensitize people on the significance and the need of water quality testing. Water quality testing through FTK Kit was demonstrated during the training programme twice with hand holding and hands on support..