Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 18: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav, here today, undertook an extensive inspection of Ward Nos. 49 and 74, covering Narwal, Bathindi, Sunjwan, Chowadi and adjoining areas.
During inspection, the Commissioner carried out a detailed assessment of cleanliness at main roads, inner lanes, drains and public places.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining high hygiene standards and directed the concerned officials to ensure regular lifting of garbage, strict segregation of waste at source and timely de-silting and cleaning of drains to prevent water-logging and related health hazards.
As part of the enforcement drive conducted during the inspection, illegal encroachments on roads and footpaths were also removed and unauthorized roadside stalls were cleared to restore public spaces and ensure smooth pedestrian and vehicular movement. Encroachments on government land in Sunjwan area were also dismantled on the spot.
Addressing officers and field staff, Dr. Yadav emphasized improved inter-departmental coordination, enhanced ward-level monitoring and consistent implementation of sanitation measures.
The Commissioner also appealed to citizens to cooperate with JMC by adopting responsible waste disposal practices and refraining from encroachments. Among others, Joint Commissioner (Health & Sanitation), Abdul Sattar; Deputy Commissioner (South), Chand Singh; Health Officer, Dr. Vinod Sharma; Executive Engineer, Yasir Bashir Kichloo; Chief Transport Officer, Balkar Angurana and other senior officials of JMC accompanied the Commissioner during the drive.
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