JAMMU: To ensure cleanliness and better civic amenities in the city, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav, today conducted an extensive tour of various locations and paid surprise inspection especially at lodgements centres established for yatries of ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra of at various wards of Jammu Municipal Corporation.

Recognizing the heavy footfall of devotees during the Yatra, the Commissioner visited several important sites, including Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas, Vikram Chowk, Jewel, Kacchi Chowni, Parade Area, Karan Nagar, Amphalla, Rehari, and Narwal. These places witness high activity during the pilgrimage and require special attention to maintain hygiene and sanitation standards.

During the inspection, Dr. Yadav took stock of the sanitation work on the ground. He interacted with the staff and officials deployed at various locations, and personally checked the condition of streets, public areas, and waste management facilities.

He also reviewed the attendance of sanitation workers across different wards and expressed displeasure over the absence of some staff members. He directed the Health Officer to take strict disciplinary action against the absentee employees to ensure that no lapses occur in maintaining cleanliness.

The Commissioner also examined the deployment of resources, such as vehicles, waste collection points, and treatment facilities, and instructed the teams to remain vigilant and responsive, especially at sensitive and crowded spots.

He emphasized that maintaining a clean, hygienic, and welcoming environment for pilgrims and residents is a top priority for the Jammu Municipal Corporation during this important spiritual event.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Yadav reiterated the Corporation's commitment to keeping Jammu clean and urged the public to also cooperate by properly disposing of waste and avoiding littering. He assured that the Jammu Municipal Corporation would continue its rigorous efforts to maintain sanitation across the city throughout the Yatra period.

This proactive approach by the JMC leadership is part of a larger mission to project Jammu as a clean, organized, and hospitable city, in line with the spirit of the Clean Jammu, Green Jammu campaign and the expectations of thousands of pilgrims visiting the city each day

Among others, Joint Commissioner, Health & Sanitation, Abdul Star, Health Officer, Dr. Vinod Sharma, Chief Transport Officer Zone I, Talat Mahmood Khan, Chief Transport Officer Zone II, S. Dharamveer Singh, and other officers from the Health and Sanitation wings accompanied the Commissioner during the tour.