Media Coverage: Highlights from District Review Meeting Shopian - August 13

 

DG Rural Sanitation reviews SBM (G) Progress in Shopian

https://kashmirconvener.com/dg-rural-sanitation-reviews-sbmg-waste-management-progress-in-shopian/Implementation



Excelsior Correspondent

SHOPIAN, Aug 13: Director General, Rural Sanitation, J&K, Anoo Malhotra today visited Shopian and chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) and related rural sanitation and solid  waste management initiatives in the district.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Director Rural Sanitation Kashmir, Shabir Ahmad Hakak, ACP Shopian Muzaffar Ahmad Sheikh, Field Officer Shajat Farooq and other officials and consultants of the Directorate and Block Development Officers (BDOs) of all the blocks of the district. The ACP briefed the Director General on the status of ongoing sanitation interventions, solid and liquid waste management activities, and implementation of SBM(G) components at the block level.

The Director General reviewed the progress of sanitation infrastructure, waste management systems, household-level interventions and other key programme deliverables.

She stressed the need for time-bound completion of pending works, effective utilisation of created assets and strengthening of sustainable waste management mechanisms across rural areas.

The BDOs were directed to maintain close field-level monitoring, ensure proper functionality and upkeep of sanitation assets, and intensify community participation and behaviour-change activities to consolidate the gains achieved under SBM(G).

The ACP Shopian and concerned officers were also urged to ensure close inter-departmental coordination for addressing implementation gaps and achieving the targets within stipulated timelines.

The DG emphasised that the district-level reviews are aimed at ensuring visible, measurable and sustainable outcomes in rural sanitation, with a particular focus on effective waste management and long-term maintenance of sanitation assets.


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