DG Rural Sanitation visits Nunwan, Chandanwari

DG Rural Sanitation Anoo Malhotra during visit to Chandanwari on Saturday.
DG Rural Sanitation Anoo Malhotra during visit to Chandanwari on Saturday.

Excelsior Correspondent

PAHALGAM, June 8: The Director General Rural Sanitation, Jammu and Kashmir, Anoo Malhotra conducted an extensive visit to Nunwan and Chandanwari today to assess the sanitation facilities along the Pahalgam axis in preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, which is scheduled to commence on the 29th of this month.
The Director General was accompanied by representatives from Gravity Private Management Solutions, the firm responsible for installing portable toilets along the route to the Holy Cave. During the visit, she emphasized the urgency of intensifying the installation activities to ensure all facilities are in place and fully operational before the Yatra begins.
In her directive, the Director General stressed the importance of installing clear signage and posters to guide pilgrims to sanitation facilities easily. She also underscored the necessity of setting up pink toilets specifically for female pilgrims, ensuring their convenience and privacy during the pilgrimage.
Director General was accompanied by ACP Anantnag Zaheer Abas, DPO Anantnag Adil Ashraf, Nodal Officer, Pahalgam Axis Ashfeen Ali, Nodal Officer Baltal Basecamp Axis Aarif Sheikh, Field Officer, Rural Sanitation Kashmir Arif Shah, BDO Pahalgam Nazir Ahamd Nazir and other officials.