Choche, Lohan and Chusika communities were declared as safe water zones in order to improve the water quality there according to a press release by Guthi, a non-governmental organization here. These communities which are traditionally prone to water-borne diseases have been declared as safe water zones to tackle the hazards brought about by water-borne diseases. Programs to increase awareness on water-borne diseases have also been introduced.
The current program was initiated by the government, UN Habitat and the Coca Cola Company Nepal among others.
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