JAMMU: To strengthen sanitation services and ensure a cleaner urban environment, Joint Commissioner (Health & Sanitation) of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Abdul Star, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Health and Sanitation officials. The meeting focused on assessing cleanliness operations, waste management, and public hygiene across all wards of Jammu city.
During the session, Abdul Star reviewed several critical aspects of city upkeep, including GPS-monitored door-to-door garbage collection to ensure timely household coverage and efficient waste transport. He also took stock of construction and demolition (C&D) waste management, emphasizing strict prohibition of unauthorized dumping on roadsides and vacant plots.
The Joint Commissioner evaluated progress on the implementation of the Single Use Plastic (SUP) ban, directing intensified enforcement and penalties for violators. The status of public toilets across the city was also discussed, with instructions for regular cleaning, proper maintenance, and uninterrupted availability of water and sanitation facilities.
Redressal of complaints on the Swachh City Portal was reviewed, with officers instructed to resolve grievances within set timelines to maintain public confidence. Abdul Star highlighted the importance of beat-wise deployment of sanitation workers, monitoring daily attendance, and optimal utilization of manpower for comprehensive coverage.
The mapping and deployment of 407 and 709 tippers for garbage transportation were examined to enhance coordination and fuel efficiency. Routine de-silting of drains and nallahs was emphasized to prevent waterlogging, alongside reviewing the roster of the Nallah Gang responsible for such tasks.
Revenue collection from sanitation services was discussed, with a call to strengthen recovery mechanisms and ensure transparency. The functioning of transfer stations and enforcement of penalties for littering, waste burning, and plastic violations were also reviewed.
Abdul Star inspected composting activities at Narwal, stressing the conversion of organic waste into compost to reduce landfill pressure. Officers were also directed to adopt environmentally sustainable methods for disposing of garden and horticulture waste, promoting recycling and reuse initiatives wherever feasible.
Concluding the meeting, the Joint Commissioner called for strict field supervision, active stakeholder participation, and consistent monitoring of cleanliness activities. He emphasized that public cooperation is essential for a cleaner and greener Jammu, urging sanitation teams to engage local residents and market associations for better awareness and compliance.
The meeting was attended by Health Officer JMC Dr. Vinod Sharma, along with Sanitation Officers and Inspectors from all wards, who assured full commitment to implementing the directions and enhancing the efficiency of the city’s sanitation management system.
