Udhampur, Sep 03: The Udhampur administration on Sunday initiated a community mobilisation campaign across the district to raise awareness about cleanliness and sanitation as part of the Swachhta Abhiyan.
The event witnessed a collective effort led by Chairperson DDC Udhampur, Lal Chand, alongside Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai; SSP, Dr Vinod Kumar; ADDC, Ghan Sham Singh; ADC, Joginder Singh Jasrotia, SDMs besides active involvement of PRI members, general public, shopkeepers and other functionaries of the District Administration.
The Chairperson DDC underscored the significance of maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene, urging all participants to keep their surroundings clean and inspire others to follow suit. He encouraged the public to abandon the use of polythene, maintain hygiene, and protect the water resources to maintain a clean environment in the district.
Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai emphasised the need for cooperation from all stakeholders in spreading awareness about cleanliness. She outlined the goals of the sanitation drive and called upon the public to pledge their commitment towards a clean and green district through active participation at individual and community levels. She expressed gratitude to all participants and invited them to collaborate with the District Administration in future cleanliness initiatives.
Rai highlighted that the mega cleanliness drive will encompass every Block/Tehsil and all municipal wards, blocks and panchayats in the district, reflecting the enthusiastic response of the people of the district.
Later, an awareness rally, involving students from various schools and vehicles was flagged off for door-to-door collection from Devika Ghat. A Nukkad natak (street play) was also staged by MC Udhampur at Devika Ghat.
Cleanliness and sanitation drives were simultaneously conducted in every Block/Tehsil Headquarters and across all three MCs of the district, with the participation of PRI members, ULBs, District Officers, the general public, representatives of NGOs, NSS volunteers, NCC cadets, Bharat Scouts and Guides, as well as students and staff of educational institutions.
