• DC highlights importance of clean water, community engagement

POONCH: In observance of World Water Day, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, conducted an extensive visit to various locations, including the Pump Station Poonch, to underscore the importance of water conservation and management.

During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner pledged to promote water conservation and emphasized the critical role of clean water in ensuring public health and well-being. He closely monitored the operations of the water testing laboratory at the Pump Station and urged the Xen JAL Shakti, Rajiv Ghai, to enhance the overall water management system. The Deputy Commissioner advocated for increased public awareness regarding the laboratory’s facilities and encouraged residents to take advantage of available resources to ensure access to clean water.

Highlighting the significance of World Water Day, the Deputy Commissioner called upon the community to recognize water as a precious resource that must be preserved for future generations. Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner visited the village Bainch, where he celebrated World Water Day with local residents and led a pledge to conserve water. He actively listened to community concerns regarding water scarcity and directed the Xen JAL Shakti to address these issues promptly, ensuring an uninterrupted water supply to all households. The event was attended by Tehsildar Haveli Azhar Majid, Xen JAL Shakti Rajiv Ghai, BDO Poonch, a team from the JAL Shakti department, along with local residents.

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