KULGAM: With an aim to sensitize people about the ill effects of use of plastic, a mega anti plastic rally cum drive was carried out in Kulgam today which was flagged off by DDC Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat from the premises of DC office complex and reached out to all parts of main town Kulgam. The programme was organized by District Panchayat office and Municipal office Kulgam in collaboration with district administration.
ADDC, DPO, Eos, representatives of PRIs members of Urban Local Bodies and other officers and officials participated in the rally and collected plastic items from lanes, drains, and parks during the drive. Highlighting the importance of the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign DDC said that use of plastic has degraded the environment and it is high time that we stop this threat by saying no to the use of Plastic.
He added that under ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ campaign all blocks, panchayats and municipalities remained abuzz throughout the week and various programmes including rallies, sanitation drives and dumping of collected plastic items at designated dumping sites were carried out. It is pertinent to mention here that the district administration distributed eco-friendly bags at all four municipalities among general public and shopkeepers.