Kupwara, Aug 1, Deputy Commissioner,(DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan(IAS) today administered, Swachhta pledge to the District Officers, Sectoral officers and other stakeholders at meeting Hall of DC office complex, as part of 15-day long Swachhta Pakhwada -The Swachhta Sangram campaign,to instil a sense of responsibility and commitment towards maintaining cleanliness of surroundings in Kupwara district.
Swachhta Sangram campaign which started today on 1st August, will continue till 15 August across the district.
On the occasion participants pledged to serve mother India by keeping the country neat and clean and remain committed towards cleanliness and its development and devote time for this cause.
Later, the Deputy Commisioner headed a Swachhta Sangram Rally which commenced from DC office complex Kupwara and culminated at Main market Kupwara.
ADDC Kupwara, ADC Kupwara, ACD, ACP, CEO, other District officers, President traders federation Kupwara,scores of officials of MC and other stakeholders participated in the rally and took part in the cleanliness drive raising the awareness about cleanliness of surroundings.
The Deputy Commisioner while felicitating the contribution of citizens, youth volunteers, Safai-Mitras, Sanitation workers and other stakeholders, directed to focus on public awareness, particularly about waste management, segregation, and its environmental impact.
Highlighting the significance of Swachhata Pakhwada, the DC directed for conducting cleanliness drives at tourist spots, water bodies, riverbanks and other important places.
She also called for an active participation of local communities to come forward and contribute to the cleanliness of the surroundings of the district.
Meanwhile, Swachhta pledge were administered in district offices, Tehsil headquarters,BHQs, colleges, schools, Panchayats, Anganwadi centres and health institutions across the district.
Swachhta pledges were followed by Swachhta rallies.
Swachhta Sangram Rallies were held from ADC Office Handwara to main market Handwara, SDM office Sogam to GDC sogam, SDM office Tangdar to Dak Bunglow Tangdar,Tehsil Office Keran to Cobra post Keran, where awareness was generated among the citizens and cleanliness drive were held.
