25 April 2020, Murhu (Khunti): An Awareness Chariot (Jagrukta Rath) by NBJK started movements across Khunti district to make people aware of the myths & realities around COVID-19 keeping view of the rumors spreading rapidly across rural areas.
Mr. Pradip Kr. Bhagat (BDO, Murhu), Mr. Shambhu Ram (CO, Murhu) and Mr. Mohit Purty (Branch Manager, NBJK-Khunti) have flagged off the Rath to disseminate awareness tips in both Hindi & Mundari, the local dialect of this area.
The Rath has a powerful miking system to make people attentive about proper handwashing with soap, use of mask/towel, social distancing, correct information, early recognition & referral as well as of daily updates from the Government.
Also the District Control Room’s contact nos. as 06528-221755, 06528-222509, 06528-222510 & 06528-222511 are being displayed and communicated for people’s instant access to District Control Room. There are one SUV and three Auto Rikshwas in this awareness line in support of the district administration.