Bandipora, May 17: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad on Wednesday sought public cooperation to deal with waste management issues and drug menace.
While interacting with people during a Block Diwas function in Darmehama village, Dr Owais said waste management and drug menace are two big challenges before the district administration and both cannot be resolved without public support.
The DDC asked people to co-operate with the administration for proper management and collection of waste produced from households. He stressed proper hygiene and cleanliness in and around the villages, especially water resources.
He stressed on segregation of waste at the time of collection so that it becomes easy to dispose of the biodegradable and non bio-degradable waste properly. He urged the rural development department to raise awareness especially among women folk about the segregation of waste so that it can be easily managed.
During the interaction program, Dr Owais also expressed concern over growing drug abuse and sought cooperation from the people to curb the menace of drug abuse in the society.
He appreciated the Bandipora Police and locals for maintaining a close coordination in war against drug abuse.
He said parents have a great and vital role to play in curbing substance abuse in the society. He urged parents to keep eagles eye on their wards so that it ensures they do not indulge in bad activities like drug abuse.
Earlier Dr Owais presided over the Block Divas event at Darmhama Village of the district to take the first hand appraisal of the grievances and issues faced by the people.
On the occasion, the DDC was accompanied by Additional District Development Commissioner Ali Afsar Khan, Assistant Commissioner Development Bandipora Mohammad Ashraf Hakak,PRIs, BDC Chairperson, JD Planning, DFO, ACR, ACP, BDO concerned besides the officers from Jal Shakti Department, R&B and RDD.
The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of people from various spheres of life in the Darmhama Village.
During the programme, people raised the issues related to healthcare, water supply, road connectivity, power supply, PMAY, PMGSY besides they demanded for installation of solar street lights in the leftover areas across the block.
While giving patient hearing to the issues raised by the people, the DDC assured for the speedy redressal of their genuine demands.
Dr Owais on spot directed the officials of the revenue department to remove encroachments in and around the water bodies.
