Commissioner JMC takes stock of sanitation facilities, inspect attendance of SKCs

JMC Commissioner Rahul Yadav taking stock of sanitation facilities.
JMC Commissioner Rahul Yadav taking stock of sanitation facilities.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 19: The Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Rahul Yadav took stock of sanitation facilities being provided by Jammu Municipal Corporation in different areas viz. Panjtirthi, Chowk Chabutra, Pacca Danga, Parade, Dogra Hall, Rehari Colony, Sarwal, New Plot, Janipur, Roop Nagar, Bantalab, Bohri Talab Tillo and Residency Road and also inspected the attendance of Safaikaramcharies (SKCs) in these areas.
He issued on the spot directions to the Health Officer, JMC for putting every possible effort for providing proper sanitation to the citizens of the Jammu City, as JMC is mandated to provide basic amenities to the citizens of the city.
He further directed that there should be no lapse in respect of attendance of the SKCs/sanitation staff and added that JMC launches sanitation drives from time to time to achieve the aim of Swacch Bharat Mission and Clean Jammu and Green Jammu.
The Commissioner, JMC also directed the Transport Wing for thorough cleaning/desilting of the nallahs to avoid over flooding during ensuing rainy season and also to avoid loss of life and property due to over flooding.
He further appealed to the people to cooperate with Jammu Municipal Corporation and use identified places for disposal of garbage. He also stressed to avoid use of polythene to the extent possible which is the major cause of blockage of drains and nallahs.
He stressed for putting every possible effort in achieving goal of making city Jammu Clean and Green.