- DDC seeks public participation in making villages polythene free
RAJOURI: As part of JK Government's initiative to observe Swacchta Week, district administration Rajouri today conducted an extensive awareness campaign in rural areas to educate people about hazards of polythene. The District Development Commissioner, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, launched the campaign and called for greater public participation in eliminating the use of poly bags. He stressed on making village residents aware about the hazards of polythene on the health of humans, soil and cattle.
Special drives were conducted all over the district to spread awareness against the usage of polythene and promote use jute bags. The events held at block levels witnessed participation of students, teachers, parents and local residents. Impressive functions were organized at HSS Kalakote, MS Palangar, Thannamandi, Koteranka and other far-off villages.