Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 6: As people indiscriminately throw garbage and other waste materials into open drains leading to obstruction of water flow, to curb this practice, JMC has initiated the installation of wire mesh over drains as a preventive barrier against the dumping of solid wastes.
Acting under the directives of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav, the local body is installing wire mesh over major drains across the city.
A handout stated that installation of wire mesh over open drains and channels is a critical structural intervention designed to improve urban waste management and enhance hydraulic efficiency. This will help ensure the smooth flow of wastewater and reduce the risk of water-logging.
The handout further stated that JMC also conducts regular awareness campaigns to sensitize citizens about responsible waste disposal practices.
Meanwhile, between April 2025 and March 2026, the Health and Sanitation Wing of JMC imposed fines amounting to approximately Rs. 14,39,200 on violators. This includes Rs. 3,58,800 for the use of polythene, Rs. 8,57,100 for improper disposal of C&D waste and Rs. 2,23,300 for general littering in public spaces. Additionally, over 3,000 challans have been issued and referred to the courts for further legal proceedings.
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