Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 21: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) here today organized a large-scale donation drive to promote environmental sustainability, recycling and social welfare in the city.
The programme witnessed active participation from all officers and officials of JMC, who brought household items including clothes, shoes, blankets, books, toys, etc to contribute for the noble cause.
The event aimed to instil a sense of responsibility among the citizens towards reducing waste and reusing usable materials, instead of discarding the same in drains and rivers thereby causing pollution.
Speaking on the occasion, JMC Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav said through RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Centers established at Ward levels, local residents can now donate items easily so that they reach those in need.
He further announced that in coming days, JMC, in collaboration with District Administration, will organize similar donation campaigns across various departments to encourage wider participation from government employees and the public alike.
The JMC also announced a special relief measure for the victims of the tragic incident that recently occurred in Chashoti, Kishtwar wherein a dedicated team will soon be dispatched to the affected area to deliver essential items and support the families in need.
Joint Commissioner (Revenue and Enforcement), Subah Mehta; Joint Commissioner (Health and Sanitation), Abdul Sattar; Joint Commissioner (Administration), Rajiv Khajuria; Chief Accounts Officer, Sandeep Singh; Secretary JMC, Chand Singh; Health Officer JMC, Dr. Vinod Sharma; AFO, Dr. Rabia Khan; JMC, I/C IEC, Dr. Divya Sharma and other senior officers, were also present during the drive.
Dr. Yadav appealed to the citizens of Jammu to come forward and contribute generously through the RRR Centers set up in their respective Wards.
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