 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 9: In a firm step towards safeguarding public health and improving sanitation standards, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today carried out a large-scale demolition drive against unhygienic slum structures at various locations across Jammu city.
The drive was conducted on the directions of the Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Devansh Yadav, and was led by Deputy Commissioner (North), JMC, Sanjay Badyal, along with the Enforcement Team of JMC.
During the operation, unhygienic slum settlements lacking basic sanitation facilities were identified and removed from areas including near Jaggi Darbar, Paloura, near Janipur Police Station, Lower Roopnagar, and Subhash Nagar. These settlements were posing a serious threat to public health, environmental hygiene, and overall urban sanitation.
Approximately 100 unhygienic structures were demolished during the drive.
Officials informed that such unauthorized and unsanitary constructions not only violate municipal norms but also hamper the city's efforts to maintain cleanliness and public health standards, particularly under the Open Defecation Free (ODF) framework.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation further stated that similar demolition and enforcement drives will continue in other parts of Jammu city in the coming days to curb the mushrooming of unhygienic structures and to ensure strict compliance with sanitation regulations.
Reiterating its commitment towards building a clean, healthy, and ODF-compliant Jammu, the JMC has appealed to the general public to extend full cooperation and adhere to sanitation norms for the collective well-being of the city. |
