Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 3: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) here today organized a comprehensive sanitation drive at the pond located in Ward No. 63, Gurha Brahmana, Bantalab.
The drive was carried out under the leadership of MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma and Commissioner, JMC, Dr. Devansh Yadav and it witnessed participation from Disha NGO, local residents, volunteers and municipal staff.
During the drive, accumulated waste, silt and debris were cleared from the pond and its surroundings.
Addressing the gathering, Sham Lal Sharma emphasized that water bodies are vital ecological assets that require consistent care and protection. He noted that unchecked pollution and negligence can severely impact these resources and therefore, community participation is indispensable. To ensure sustained monitoring and upkeep, he announced that a local committee will be constituted in coordination with residents to oversee sanitation efforts and prevent future contamination.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Devansh Yadav underscored that raising public awareness is central to the success of such initiatives. He appealed to the citizens to refrain from disposing garbage, plastic and other waste materials into ponds, drains and open spaces.
Locals expressed their support for continued cleanliness and conservation efforts for the pond.
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