JAMMU:  Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Dr. Devansh Yadav today took stock of cleanliness in different parts of Jammu city including the Municipal wards where lodgements centres have been established for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims. The JMC Commissioner visited Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas, Vikram Chowk, Jewel, Kacchi Chowni, Parade Area, Karan Nagar, Amphalla, Rehari and Narwal and other areas witnessing huge footfall of pilgrims. 

  Dr. Yadav took stock of the sanitation operations and interacted with the staff and officials deployed at these locations. He checked the condition of streets, public areas and waste management facilities. He also reviewed the attendance of sanitation workers across different wards and expressed displeasure over the absence of some staff members. He directed the Health Officer to take strict disciplinary action against the absentee employees to ensure that no lapses occur in maintaining cleanliness.

The Commissioner also examined the deployment of vehicles, waste collection points, and treatment facilities, and instructed the teams to remain vigilant and responsive, especially at sensitive and crowded spots. He emphasized that maintaining a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment for pilgrims and residents is the top priority for the Jammu Municipal Corporation.

The proactive approach by the JMC leadership is part of a larger mission to project Jammu as a clean, organized and hospitable city in line with the spirit of the Clean Jammu, Green Jammu campaign and the expectations of thousands of pilgrims visiting the city each day.

He was accompanied by Joint Commissioner, Health & Sanitation, Abdul Star, Health Officer, Dr. Vinod Sharma, Chief Transport Officer Zone I, Talat Mahmood Khan, Chief Transport Officer Zone II, S. Dharamveer Singh and other officers from the Health and Sanitation wings accompanied the Commissioner during the tour.

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