DC Rajouri highlights Environmental Conservation at
Awareness Programme on SWM in Manjakote
RAJOURI, DECEMBER 12: An
awareness programme on Solid and Liquid Waste Management under the Swachh
Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) was organized today at Manjakote.
The event was graced by Deputy
Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, who emphasized the importance of
environmental conservation and effective waste management practices.
At the outset, Assistant Commissioner
Panchayat (ACP), Sheraz Ahmed, presented a detailed briefing on the
achievements in the block and district, highlighting the construction of
Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs), sanitary complexes, and compost pits in
Manjakote and across Rajouri.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic
participation from students and the general public, who delivered speeches on
the significance of cleanliness and waste management under the Swachh Bharat
Mission.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy
Commissioner stressed the urgent need to protect the environment from
plastic and other pollutants. He urged residents to adopt waste segregation at
the household level, using two dustbins for dry and wet waste. He further
elaborated on the importance of composting wet waste to produce organic manure
and depositing dry waste at solid waste segregation sheds for recycling.
To encourage active participation in
the Swachhta Abhiyan, the Deputy Commissioner distributed appreciation
certificates to students for their contributions to the programme.
The programme concluded with a pledge
to uphold cleanliness and sustainable waste management practices in the
community.
The event was also attended by
Tehsildar Manjakote Jazia Kazmi, BDO Shoib Aslam, sectoral officers, students,
and the general public.