Dhading's Jwalamukhi Declared Nepal's First Clean and Hygienic Rural Municipality

Dhading. Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality in Dhading has been declared the country's first clean and hygienic rural municipality. By implementing the fundamental rights and strategic sanitation plans specified by the Constitution of Nepal 2072, Jwalamukhi has achieved this status.

Today, at a special event held in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality-4, Dhola, Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal declared Jwalamukhi as the nation's first clean and hygienic rural municipality. He praised the community for bringing a positive change in their mindset regarding sanitation and hygiene, successfully realizing the clean and hygienic village campaign.

Rural Municipality Chairman Yamnath Danai stated that the declaration was made after ensuring every household has access to sanitation facilities, safe drinking water, and the practice of personal hygiene.

“Our goal is not just in statistics, but to establish a culture of sanitation in the lives and behavior of citizens. To fulfill the resolve of a clean and hygienic Jwalamukhi, we have met the indicators from the ward level,” he said, “Active participation and commitment of every household are essential in this campaign. We are committed to ensuring the right to safe drinking water and complete sanitation in every home.”

There are 6,079 households in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality. Among them, 5,433 households are currently being used as residences. Chairman Danai stated that all households are utilizing the foundations of hygiene, including safe and pure water, toilets, and stoves.