Jammu residents can now pay garbage bills via QR code scan
The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has introduced an Android QR Code-based Point of Sale (POS) provided by J&K Bank to streamline the collection of solid waste management charges.
This initiative is a significant step towards modernising waste management practices and ensuring transparency in transactions.
The newly launched system enables residents to make instant digital payments using QR codes through UPI enabled mobile apps/wallets. Equipped with Android-based POS devices, the sanitation supervisors will collect charges seamlessly while generating e-receipts for the residents, ensuring a secure and efficient process. This technology eliminates manual handling of cash, reducing errors and enhancing accountability.
Speaking at the launch event, JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav stated that “This initiative reflects JMC’s commitment to leveraging technology to provide better services to citizens while promoting a clean and green Jammu. We encourage residents to adopt this digital payment method to contribute to a transparent and efficient waste management system.”
Key benefits of the new POS system include convenient payment options, real-time receipts, transparency and accountability, support for Swachh Bharat Mission among others.
On the launch Dr Vinod Sharma, health officer, JMC, Ankush Kapoor, informatics officer, Parshotam Kumar, sanitation officer and others were present.
“The JMC has urged the residents to support this progressive move and help the city advance towards cleaner and smarter waste management practices. The rollout of the POS system will be conducted in phases, starting with selected wards and eventually covering the entire city,” a spokesperson said.
