Recently Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, visited Pulwama to assess the progress of door-to-door waste collection, Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMUs), and other assets established under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) in the district.
He discussed the need for coordination between urban and rural agencies in waste management efforts.
He emphasized the importance of a systematic approach, stressing the need for institution-specific plans that transcend individual roles.
He urged officials to set measurable targets and develop comprehensive plans to achieve them, emphasizing the importance of accountability and tangible outcomes.
In addition to discussing plastic waste management, he addressed the need for innovative solutions in sanitation infrastructure, particularly community sanitary complexes.
He unveiled plans to construct a network of community sanitary complexes (CSCs) along major highways and public places in the union territory.
He said we can set up 100-200 CSCs along highways in J&K along main roads and tourist routes to serve the public efficiently.
DG, Rural Sanitation, J&K, underscored the necessity for effective implementation of sanitation and waste management programs across district.