DC flags off 11 vehicles, calls for segregation and scientific disposal of solid waste
Pulwama | Nov, 14:District Administration Pulwama on Saturday launched a dedicated door-to-door solid waste collection initiative across all 11 blocks of the district, with Deputy Commissioner K.K. Sidha flagging off 11 waste collection vehicles.
The initiative, being implemented by the Rural Development Department, aims to strengthen sanitation infrastructure, promote segregation of waste at source and ensure its scientific disposal in rural areas.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Block Development Officers and other officials.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of responsible waste management and urged residents to segregate recyclable and non-recyclable waste at household level.
He cautioned against dumping garbage in water bodies, near religious places and other public spaces, stating that such practices adversely affect the environment and public health.
Sidha called upon people to make proper use of the newly introduced collection vehicles and extend cooperation to field functionaries for effective implementation of the initiative.
He said maintaining cleanliness and ensuring scientific disposal of waste required collective participation, with every household playing an important role in keeping public spaces clean.
