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Water bodies, such as the large pond called ‘Ahom
Pukhuri’ in Bargang Division dating back to 1800, are
protected and new water bodies are created to improve
the microclimate.Wastage of water is discouraged and the
estate’s populace is continuously educated about ways to
save water.
Two hospitals and one dispensary provide health care to
the garden’s residents. Health awareness programmes are
conducted regularly. One of the happy outcomes is that
90% of births now occur in the estate’s hospitals rather
than at home. Family planning programmes,
immunization and eye care camps, provision of prosthetic
and orthotic appliances to the disabled, corrective surgery
of cleft lip or palate – these are some of the regular
features in the health promotion schedule of the estate.
The Mothers’ Club, started in 1999, helps in carrying out
all these activities by educating the populace about their
benefits.
The Mothers’ Club also plays an active role in helping to
promote proper social and health practices in the
community by looking after Line sanitation, spreading
knowledge regarding health and hygiene, and educating
the workers regarding environmental issues. Hunting is
banned and numerous wild animals which stray into the
estate are set free either into the bordering forests or into
the safe custody of forest officials.
Ahom Pukhuri
The Medical Team & Mothers’ Club
Wildlife Protection