Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 9: Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr Devansh Yadav today visited various wards falling under the jurisdiction of Jammu Municipal Corporation.
During the tour, the Commissioner visited New Plot, Talimorh, Janipur, Roop Nagar, Muthi and other adjoining areas and took stock of activities being carried out by various sections.
Inspecting the morning sanitation being carried out by the sanitation workers of the Corporation, the Commissioner directed the concerned for regular sanitation of the allotted wards. He asked the concerned for creating awareness among masses about the use of dedicated garbage vehicles ferrying in their respective wards for collection of garbage, besides not to throw the refuse in the streets, saying that it is the duty of every citizen to `keep the city neat and clean.
Taking stock of functioning of Street lights installed at various locations in the Municipal limit, the Commissioner directed the concerned for immediate identification of non-functional street lights and their repair for the convenience of general masses. He also appreciated the Electrical team for executing the repair of non-functional lights in no time.
Talking serious note of encroachments by the locals at various locations, the Commissioner directed the concerned for taking immediate measures to remove these encroachments and take stringent action against the violators to prevent such encroachments in future.
Among others, Health Officer, Dr Vinod Sharma and other senior concerned officers accompanied the Commissioner during the tour.