BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo today kick-started a week-long sanitation drive at Sopore under the “Swachhta He Sewa” campaign. The drive was launched by flagging off a rally by the DC from Sopore bye-pass which culminated at Noorbagh Terminal. The participants in the rally including officials of health, education, judiciary and other departments, MC members and other prominent members of the society, went through several lanes and locations carrying play cards and banners displaying various slogans and messages about sanitation.
Speaking on the occasion, DC highlighted the aim of the campaign and said that the campaign is aimed to sensitize people with regard to the sanitation and cleanliness. He said that several sanitation oriented activities shall be carried out in the district during the week. Moreover, he added that the campaign is in consonance with the ambitious mission of Prime Minister regarding the eradication the plastic waste from the country.
Emphasizing upon the people to avoid use of polythene and plastic, DC that plastic pollution has hazardous effects on the existence of flora and fauna. He also said that the recycling process of plastic waste shall be initiated besides an alternative for the plastic shall be explored. Meanwhile, Jute carry bags were distributed free of cost among the people. The distribution was held to encourage the use of such bags as an alternative of plastic bags.