Unveils major Sanitation, parks development plans
DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
JAMMU, Oct 16
Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav, today conducted a comprehensive tour of various wards of Jammu Municipal Corporation to assess the basic amenities being provided to residents within the municipal jurisdiction.. During the tour, Dr Devansh covered key areas including Akalpur, Durga chak, and Sangrampur. Addressing the local residents, the Commissioner outlined the Municipality’s commitment to enhancing sanitation facilities through the construction of community and public toilets as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. He emphasized the importance of these initiatives in promoting cleanliness and improving the quality of life for the community.
Interacting with locals, who put forth their grievances at the grievances cell, Dr Devansh assured them that their genuine concerns would be prioritized and that other demands would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for further action. He also highlighted the need for repairing and renovating existing assets to ensure they are utilized effectively and construction of new assets for the convenience of locals.
Stressing the significance of maintaining cleanliness in the wards, Dr. Yadav called for community involvement in waste management efforts. He encouraged residents to utilize dedicated vehicles for door-to-door refuse collection, saying that it would go a long way in contributing to the success of the Swachhta mission.
Reiterating the JMC’s commitment to enhancing municipal services and facilities to improve the overall quality of life for the residents of Jammu, Dr. Devansh informed that JMC is contemplating to develop the parks in newly established municipal wards for providing recreational facilities for local residents.
The local public representatives also met with the Commissioner and projected demands of public interest. Among others, Joint Commissioner (H&S) Abdul Star, Joint Commissioner (W) Firdous Ahmad Qazi, Deputy Commissioner (North) Sanjay Badyal, Health Officer Dr. Vinod Sharma, Executive Engineers from UEED and PHE (Jal Shakti), and other senior officials of Jammu Municipal Corporation accompanied the Commissioner during the tour. —
