SHOPIAN: To commemorate ‘World Toilet Day,’ the District Administration Shopian has initiated efforts to identify and bridge gaps in sanitation infrastructure across the district. In this connection, a meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar at Mini Secretariat, Shopian to finalise measures for celebration of the day, along with bridging the gaps of maintenance and renovation of both individual toilet units and community sanitary complexes.
Meeting discussed the means to improve sanitation facilities, hygiene practices, identify and address gaps in existing sanitation infrastructure and enhance community awareness about the importance of sanitation and hygiene. During the campaign, conducting sanitation surveys to identify areas lacking adequate toilet facilities shall be undertaken from November 19 to December 10.
Upgrading and renovating existing toilet infrastructure in public spaces, schools, AWW centres and healthcare facilities shall be prioritised under the program, apprised DPO Shopian. Constructing new toilets in identified areas, with a focus on rural and underserved communities and implementing waste management systems to ensure proper disposal of waste shall also be focused, called DC on officers.
The DC instructed for organizing awareness campaigns to promote proper hygiene practices and sanitation habits by stakeholders. The meeting was attended by ADDC, Dr Nasir Ahmad Lone; CMO, CEO, Ex. Engineer Jal Shakti, DPO, DIO, CDPO and others.
