* Suggests to create ‘Bartan Bank’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 23: Director General Rural Sanitation Jammu and Kashmir, Anoo Malhotra, undertook a comprehensive visit to district Samba and Udhampur to assess the functionality of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) assets.
The visit aimed to ensure the effective implementation of sanitation facilities and timely interventions for better results in door-to-door waste collection, collection of user charges and community involvement in different activities.
During her visit, Malhotra meticulously inspected the sanitation facilities at Kali Mata Mandir Block Tikri. She directed the concerned officers to expedite the construction of a community compost pit and community soak pit before the commencement of Sri Amarnath Ji Yatra, emphasizing the importance of clean and hygienic facilities for pilgrims and locals alike.
Continuing her inspection she visited Panchayat Kambal Danga to evaluate the functional status of the Community Biogas plants constructed under Gobardhan. She stressed the need for proper maintenance and utilization of these plants to maximize their benefits for the community.
Addressing a large gathering at Panchayat Ghar Kambal Danga, Malhotra highlighted the significance of community participation in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. She emphasized the role of everyone in ensuring the success of sanitation initiatives.
She stressed for the creation of “Bartan Bank” at community level to get rid of Single Use Plastic (SUP).
Malhotra visited Panchayat Charei, where she inspected the Community Soak Pit, Community Compost Pit, and Kitchen Gardens developed on Greywater. She reiterated the importance of sustainable sanitation practices and encouraged the community to actively participate in such initiatives.
Other officials who accompanied include Deputy Director Rural Sanitation, Sanna Khan, ACD Udhampur Dr Ranjeet Singh, ACP Samba Narad Singh Dayal, ACP Udhampur Tanveer-Ul- Majid Wani, District Panchayat Officer, Udhampur Dr Preeti Sharma, BDO Bari Brahmana Kapil Deol, BDO Udhampur Sahil Bhagotra and BDO Narsoo Shahbaaz Choudhary.
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