DC Drass chairs interaction session of RD & PR staff on SWM Rules Implementation

Excelsior Correspondent

DRASS, June 1: Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho, chaired a sensitization workshop/interaction of Block Development Officers (BDO) , their staff and Gram Panchayat functionaries of Drass District today in his office on Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and orders of Supreme Court.

The   BDOs of Drass and Bhimbat Blocks were present on the occasion among others.

The Deputy Commissioner also assessed the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission and discussed the ongoing plantation drives across the District.

He also reviewed the status of sanitation initiatives, cleanliness drives, solid waste management measures and other activities being undertaken as a part of the ongoing Swachh Gaon Surakshit Jalvayu campaign.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed on the importance of increasing green cover and directed the officers and field staff to ensure proper plantation, maintenance and survival of saplings.

He called for coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to make the sanitation  campaigns successful.

Further, he directed the field functionaries to intensify awareness campaigns and ensure effective implementation of the SWM Rules, 2026.