DC advocates Community driven Waste Mgmt Solutions for clean tomorrow
Shopian : The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar on Tuesday chaired a meeting at Mini Secretariat, Shopian with Rural Development Officers to discuss enhanced strategies for solid and liquid waste management under the Swachh Bharat Grameen (SBG) program.
The meeting focused on the deliberating modalities for improved waste management and disposal mechanism, alongside strengthening forward linkages to ensure sustainable outcomes in sanitation measures in the district.
During the meeting, DPO Shopian, Arshi Rasool apprised the chair of various successful working models in waste management, highlighting innovative approaches that have yielded positive results.
A detailed discussion was held on implementing similar models on pilot projects in selected panchayats within the district.
A large-scale Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign was proposed to promote waste management practices, along with the involvement of SHGs to facilitate the handling of polythene waste and composting activities.
The DDC emphasized the significance of behavioral change within communities and advocated for source segregation practices and the initiation of taking workable and feasible waste management initiatives.
He issued directives to implement mandatory guidelines for commercial units in the district including enforcing penalties and fines for non-compliance, with a one-week deadline for businesses to align with the new waste management protocols. The meeting was attended by DPO Shopian, BDO Shopian and other officers.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: DC leads ‘Run for Unity’ at Shopian
Shopian : In prelude to the National Unity Day, which is being celebrated on October, 31 every year in honour of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a Run for Unity was on Tuesday held jointly by District Administration and District Police.
The run saw an overwhelming response from the public and officials who converged at Amusement Park Padpawan to take part in the Mini Marathon, which was flagged-off by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar.
From Padwapan, the Unity Run traversed the historic Mughal Road, along the Rambaira and culminated at the Helipad Shopian, where DC addressed the gathering.
The event is dedicated to promote national unity and reaffirm commitment to national integrity and social harmony, and it reminds us of the valuable sacrifices made by the people for the integration of the country, DC said on the occasion.
ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, Additional SP, Tehsildar, Shopian and all district and sectoral officers and police were present.
