UDHAMPUR, NOVEMBER 12: District Administration Udhampur Thursday launched a door-to-door solid waste collection initiative in rural areas of the district.
Deputy Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi flagged off the waste collection vehicle from the DC Office Complex in the presence of Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr Umesh Shan; Assistant Commissioner Development Om Parkash; Assistant Commissioner Panchayats Dr Ashwani Hansa; DIO NIC Anish Sharma and other concerned officials.
The Assistant Commissioner Panchayats informed that the door-to-door waste collection has been introduced in all 236 Panchayats across 17 blocks of the district, ensuring effective solid waste management in rural areas.
The DC directed the ACP and ACD to ensure proper monitoring of the collection process and its effective implementation across all rural areas. “The waste collected must be properly segregated, recycled and scientifically disposed of,” he stressed.
DC further directed that no rural area should be left uncovered and instructed the concerned officers to ensure the removal of all existing garbage heaps and waste dumps. He emphasised the need to maintain visible cleanliness and improve sanitation standards across rural areas through regular monitoring and sustained efforts.
