KULGAM, SEPTEMBER 15: As part of the nation-wide cleanliness
drive, the Member of Parliament, Mr. Nazir Ahmad Laway today launched the
cleanliness drive - “Swachhata Hi Sewa” from Mini Secretariat Kulgam. He was accompanied by the Deputy
Commissioner, Kulgam, Mr. Talat Parvez Rohella and other district officers.
This cleanliness drive is a fortnight
programme starting from 15th of September to 2nd of October,
2017 under which a variety of activities shall be adopted for sanitation and
educating the people about the significance of cleanliness.
On the occasion, the MP said that Kashmir is
bestowed with serene and beautiful environment and it is our responsibility to
preserve the nature and natural resources. He said that Kulgam district has
valuable water resources and their preservation and conservation is our utmost
duty. He said that constitution has guaranteed right to clean environment and
we are duty-bound to ensure that every individual lives in clean environment.
He sought the cooperation of the people in
making this drive a successful one and appealed them to discourage the use of
polythene and set an example to make the district polythene-free district.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that
during these 15 days, the departments will adopt innovative strategies in
ensuring the best possible cleanliness in the district and said that
cleanliness of water sources particularly Veshow and other Nallahs shall be
prioritised.
Meanwhile, the DC constituted 5 teams headed
by ADDC, ADC, ACR, ACD and Exen PDD who undertook sanitation drives in
different areas via District Hospital, Laroo Adda, Simnanai School, Rest House
and District Police Lines.
Besides, a schedule of activities for
cleanliness and sanitation has also been devised to make the district neat and
clean.
The Superintendent, District Hospital Kulgam
also launched the drive of cleanliness in the hospital premises. Besides, all
the offices lying outside the Mini Secretariat have also launched the
sanitation drives from their offices.
As part of the programme, nukkad shows,
roadshows, seminars, debates, painting and essay competitions shall be held
throughout the district.
Similar functions were also held at Sub
Division DH Pora and other Tehsil levels.

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