Adopt sustainable models for sanitation: J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo

Jammu, January 18

J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today while reviewing the updated scenario of Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) impressed upon the concerned authorities to carry out frequent field visits for having first hand appraisal about the utility and functional status of the assets created for sanitation of rural areas.

While taking cognisance of the status of door-to-door collection of waste in rural areas, the Chief Secretary emphasised upon adopting sustainable models keeping in view the significance of this national mission. He maintained that after achieving the status of ODF+ Model category for the UT, it is imperative to maintain it without any slackness “creeping in our approach”.

He advised to conduct a study of all the assets created across the villages of the UT to evaluate their utilisation in their respective areas. He stressed on their proper upkeep and maintenance for their operational readiness round the year. He urged the department to evolve a roadmap to receive the real time information about the utility of these assets in these villages.

Dulloo ensured the concerned that the L-G administration would extend every possible assistance in maintenance of these rural assets. He asked them to come up with a suitable plan for their optimum use and operation to make sanitation a hallmark of our villages here.