DODA: To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, District Administration Doda in collaboration with RDD, Education and MC department organized a massive cleanliness-cum-awareness rally on the theme ‘Ban on single use plastic’ here today. Deputy Commissioner Doda, Dr. Sagar D. Doifode, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that the most befitting tribute which can be paid to the Mahatma Gandhi would be to re-invigorate and strengthen our efforts for ensuring cleanliness of all the surroundings of our town and villages.
He further said that ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan’ launched by the Prime Minister has played a vital role in bringing about a behavioral change in the people with regard to maintaining cleanliness in their surroundings. He also discussed modalities for implementation of “Swachhta Hi Seva” campaign in the district to mobilize communities to make the district plastic free. He directed the concerned authorities to ensure strict implementation of ban on Single Use Plastic (SUP) and proper disposal of both bio-degradable and non-biodegradable waste in the district.
In this regard, a painting and debate competition was organized in which students of the different schools participated besides a skit based on 'Swachhta and Ban on Polythene bags theme' was also performed by the students. An awareness rally was also jointly flagged off by DC, ADDC and ACD Doda, from Sports Stadium Doda. Students also pledged to refrain from usage of plastic and Jute bags were distributed among them. Roads and offices were also cleaned during the drive under Shramdan for collection of plastic waste.