RAJOURI, AUGUST 08: Director General, Rural Sanitation J&K Anoo Malhotra today chaired a high-level review meeting here at Dak Bungalow to assess the progress of key interventions under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) and review the implementation of the District Sanitation Plan in this border district.
The review meeting focused on the implementation and progress of the interventions under SBM (G), status of rural sanitation infrastructure development, solid and liquid waste management activities, functioning of sanitation assets, door-to-door waste collection services, operation and maintenance of existing assets and other sanitation-related initiatives being implemented in the district.
A detailed block-wise review of the progress under SBM(G) was undertaken at the meeting. The Director General reviewed the status of ongoing and sanctioned works and stressed upon the need for time-bound completion, quality execution and effective utilization of sanitation infrastructure created under the programme.
Emphasizing the importance of sustainable sanitation and effective waste management, she called for strengthening door-to-door waste collection, segregation, transportation and scientific management of waste and ensuring optimum functionality of sanitation assets, including Plastic Waste Management Units, Segregation Sheds and other Solid and Liquid Waste Management infrastructure established across the district.
The meeting also held detailed discussions on the preparation and implementation of the District Sanitation Plan for the District, with emphasis on a comprehensive, coordinated and outcome-oriented approach towards rural sanitation. The Director General stressed that the District Sanitation Plan should adequately address the sanitation requirements of all blocks and provide for effective mechanisms for waste collection, transportation, processing, treatment, operation and maintenance of sanitation assets and sustained service delivery.
She further emphasized the need for regular monitoring, inter-departmental coordination and close supervision at the block and Panchayat levels to ensure that the objectives of SBM(G) are translated into visible and sustainable outcomes on the ground.
Reiterating the Government’s commitment towards achieving cleaner, healthier and sustainable rural communities, the Director General called upon all officers and field functionaries to work in a coordinated manner and ensure that sanitation services remain functional and responsive to the needs of rural communities.
The meeting concluded with directions for expediting ongoing sanitation interventions, strengthening field-level monitoring and ensuring effective implementation of the District Sanitation Plan across District Rajouri.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Rajouri, Mohammad Rafiq, all Block Development Officers of the district, Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers, Junior Engineers, consultants of the Directorate and other concerned officers and officials.
