Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 28: Acting on the directions of Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), the local body here today installed ‘Floating Trash Boom Barriers’ in some water bodies to save them from pollution.
The JMC Commissioner has issued strict instructions to the city residents to not to dump garbage, plastic wastes, construction materials or any other refuse into the drains, canals and natural water bodies.
He emphasized that such practices lead to choking of drainage systems, environmental degradation and increased risk of water logging, particularly during the monsoon season.
Yadav further directed the citizens to adopt responsible waste disposal practices and extend full cooperation to the municipal authorities in maintaining cleanliness of water bodies.
He underlined that keeping these water channels clean is essential for public health and ecological balance.
“As part of these measures, JMC has commenced the installation of Floating Trash Boom Barriers at identified locations to intercept floating waste and prevent it from spreading downstream,” a handout stated adding that the initiative is presently in its initial phase under the aegis of JMC and based on its effectiveness, it will be expanded to more locations across the city.
The Commissioner has also directed that, in subsequent phases, these Floating Trash Boom Barriers will be extended to Tawi River to further strengthen pollution control efforts in major water bodies.
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