Massive Cleanliness drive launched under Swachhta Hi Sewa campaign

Jammu, Sept 24:  Sh. Arvind Kotwal, Commissioner Jammu MunicipalCorporation launched massive cleanliness drive at Sabzi Mandi Parade Ground Jammu under Swachhta Hi Sewa campaign in collaboration with office bearers of Sabzi Mandi association.

About 150 people participated in the drive.  The officers, market association and Safaikaramcharies took active part in the cleanliness drive and dumped the garbage for transportation. AEE Transport deployed additional men and machinery to clear all the garbage lying in the area.

While speaking after the drive Commissioner JMC advised the people to spread the message of cleanliness among the masses. He also appealed to cooperate with Jammu Municipal Corporation in keeping Jammu Clean & Green and avoid using polythene carry bags, use dustbins/containers installed in their area for throwing garbage for the grand success of Swachh Bharat Mission an initiative taken by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

Sh. Subash President Market association Sabzi mandi ensured that they will extend full cooperation to Jammu Municipal Corporation to make the city clean and green and also appeal their counterpart no to use the polythene carry bag as it is health hazard and also polluting the environment. He also requested the JMC authorities to launched these kinds of drive in future also for the awareness of people.

The other officers present during this programme were Dr. Saleem Khan, Health Officer, JMC, Dr. Zaffer Iqbal, Municipal Veterinary Officer, JMC, AEE Transport, AEE Mechanical, Sanitation Officers and other staff of JMC.