BUDGAM, SEPTEMBER 15: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr.
Syed Sehrish Asgar, today launched the fortnight ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ cleanliness
and sanitation programme at Boys Higher Secondary School Budgam.
On the occasion,
DC stressed on maintaining cleanliness not only in houses but at public places
for the clean and hygienic environment.
The fortnight
campaign, organized by Union Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
through Rural Development Department, would focus on cleanliness programmes,
awareness generation regarding Swachhta to highlight the need for cleanliness in
collaboration with higher education/school education departments and SHGs of
UMEED.
The DC said that
“we all must save our water bodies from getting polluted as our moral
obligation not only to be safe from the water-borne diseases but also save them
for the future generations.”
The DC also
asserted on proper disposal of both bio-degradable and non-biodegradable waste
(plastic and polythene) and said separate dustbins should be used for the same.
Terming, public
cooperation as a must for the success of the cleanliness mission, she urged
students and SHGs to be part of the drive and take it to every household in
their respective vicinities.
She said that
major focus shall be given on cleaning of water bodies, parks, roads, schools,
hospitals and colleges during the campaign.
The DC also
directed all BDOs to identify landfill sites for the garbage disposal in all
villages of the district for effective cleanliness and hygiene.
On the occasion,
cleanliness kits which include dustbins and brooms were distributed among the
members of SHGs.
The said campaign
shall be conducted at district, block and panchayat levels simultaneously and
shall culminate on October-2, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
The DDC
instructed all officers that the focus should be given on mobilizing the local
people through community participation in the cleanliness drives, besides
generating mass awareness through the media.
Later, the DC
headed cleanliness drive in which scores of SHGs and students participated and
cleaned the premises of BHSS Budgam and its adjoining roads.
Among others, the drive was attended by ACD Budgam, DPO, BDO Budgam and
Principal BHSS Budgam.
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