, Meeting regarding Swachh Shakti Saptah On the Nationwide launch of Swachh Shakti Saptah (1 st March, 2017 8 th March, 2017) a meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Manmohan Singh (KAS), Commissioner, accompanied by Sh. R.S. Jamwal (KAS), Joint Commissioner (A) and Dr. Anita Salgotra, Health Officer, JMC was held wherein women from different walks of life were participated. During the course of meeting stress was given on maintaining proper sanitation in their respective areas by way of putting their efforts and also by motivating the general masses about the importance of Swachh Bharat Mission initiated by the Hon ble Prime Minister of India. Suggestions from women so participated in the meeting in respect of providing as well as maintaining better sanitation facilities were invited. During the proceeding of the meeting, the Commissioner, JMC stated that has started collection of door to door garbage in some wards of the Corporation and the said scheme shall be started in each ward of the JMC which would help to provide better sanitation facilities and he added that new dustbins shall be installed wherever required and every household shall provide dustibins for separate collection of waste. During the course of meeting, number of women offered their voluntary services for maintaining proper sanitation as well as creating awareness among the general masses about the Swachh Bharat Mission. Commissioner, JMC further stated that women always play a vital role in respect of maintaining proper sanitation in their houses and surroundings as well and Swachh Shakti Saptah is also women oriented week wherein the participation of women shall play a significant role to motivate the general masses about the imnportance of sanitation and hygiene. He stressed that more and more women should come forward for making the Swacch Shakti Saptah a grand success. 1
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, JMC SEALS SHOPS AT CHANNI HIMMAT Jammu On the instructions of Dr. Manmohan Singh (KAS) Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation Jammu and under the supervision of Sh. R.S. Jamwal (KAS) Joint Commissioner (Administration), the Enforcement staff sealed two shops Illegally constructed by Sh. Sushil Kumar S/o Sh. Kishori Lal at Plot No: 286/7 Channi Himmat, Jammu under section 8 (1) of J&K Control of Building Operation Act, 1988 as the said person has converted the residential building into commercial shops in violation of the land use of the area from residential to commercial one. The sealing operation has been conducted with the help of Police Force from Channi Himmat Police Station and District Police Lines, Jammu. The once again appeals to the General Public to refrain from making encroachments and unauthorized constructions / Conversion in violation of land use failing which strict action as admissible under rule leading to sealing/ demolition will be taken. ` 3 03 March 2017
, JMC conducts extensive drive to de-silt big nallahs/deep drains at Nanak Nagar. On the directions of Dr. Manmohan Singh, (KAS) Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation and under the supervision of R.S. Jamwal (KAS), Joint Commissioner (A) an extensive drive to de-silt various big nallahs/deep drains within its limit was launched keeping in view the ensuing summer season. The drive was started in Nanak Nagar Nallah in the presence of Sh. Kavinder Gupta, Hon ble Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly by deploying men and machinery in Nanak Nagar Nallah for de-silting of the same. This special drive will continue so that main/minor nallahs/deep drains could be de-silted well in time before the onset of summer season to avoid health hazards and inconvenience to the general public. On the occasion Hon ble Speaker appealed the general public to cooperate the Jammu Municipal Corporation keep the Jammu neat and clean. During de-silting of Nanak Nagar Nagar, Hon ble Speaker appreciated the efforts taken by for initiating the de-silting drive for cleaning various nallahs/deep drains. Sh. R.S. Jamwal, Joint Commissioner (A), JMC stated that JMC always take initiative to clean the big nallahs/deep drains before the start of summer/rainy season so that any loss to life and property be avoided and also appealed the general public that not to throw garbage, plastic goods and other household material in nallahs as it is a main cause of choking of nallahs and assured the general public that JMC will put every possible efforts for mitigating the sufferings of residents of different areas falling within the limits of. Among others Talat Mehmood Khan, Chief Transport Officer along with Transport Officers and other field staff were accompanied during the de-silting drive. 4
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, Commissioner, JMC inaugurated ABC/ARV programme for stray dogs at Municipal Animal Care Centre, Roop Nagar Jammu. Commissioner, JMC Dr. Manmohan Singh, KAS accompanied by Jaswant Singh, Municipal Veterinary Officer, JMC and Dr. Anita Salgotra, Health Officer, JMC today inaugurated ABC/ARV programme for stray dogs at Municipal Animal Care Centre, Roop Nagar Jammu. While giving detail about the programme Dr. Singh said that the stray dogs population has increased many folds in the last 3-4 years and JMC was receiving lot of complaints regarding the dog bites and nuisance created by the stray dogs as such it has become very difficult for the JMC to handle this situation. Also as per the Hon ble Supreme Court and High Court directions and guidelines issued by Animal Welfare Board of India from time to time killing of stray dogs and their relocation from one area/locality to another is totally prohibited. Hence we had left no other option but to outsource this programme for which JMC has invited tenders from the interested bidders /NGOs and finally we had entered into an agreement with a Nasik based NGO for execution of ABC/ARV programme of stray dogs in all the 71 wards of JMC for a period of 02 years. The Sterilization of stray dogs will be carried out wardwise and after sterilization, anti rabies vaccination and post operative care for 3-4 days these dogs shall be dropped in the same area /locality from where they are lifted up and for this purpose the said implementing agency has deployed its trained doctors, Paravets and dog catchers which shall carry out the whole procedure in a humane and scientific manner and as per the guidelines given in SOP module issued by AWBI. Quick response teams has also been constituted to attend the complaints of general public regarding the sick, injured, aggressive stray dogs and dog effected with or suspected for rabies. ABC/ARV monitoring committee shall also be constituted to lookafter the effective implementation of this programme. Those who were present in the inaugural function include Dr. Sagar Ghadage, representative of NSPCA, Dr. Shah Nawaz and other staff members. Dr. 6
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, Two days workshop on Smart City Mission The Housing and Urban Development Department of J&K State is organizing a two days workshop on Smart City Mission for Jammu and Srinagar cities at Hotel Radisson Blu commenced on 8 th March 2017. The workshop is being held under the chairmanship of Sh. Hirdesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Commissioner /Secretary to Govt., Housing & Urban Development Department, wherein Dr. Manmohan Singh, KAS, Commissioner, Dr. Shafqat Khan, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Sh. R.S Jamwal, KAS, Jt. Commissioner (Adm.), JMC, other officers of JMC and officers from various line departments both from Jammu and Srinagar cities are participating. On the inaugural day of the workshop, proposal of Jammu city prepared by M/s Voyants Solutions Pvt. Ltd. was put to threadbare discussion. The participants discussed the various components of the proposal including massive participation of citizens and all stakeholders through various modes, importance of historical places and monuments in the smart city proposal, PAN city projects such as solid waste management, clean and green city, clean environment, mass rapid transport system, vision focusing on tourism, trade, heritage and convergence, categorization of projects, duration for their completion, finance and implementation framework, source of revenues, sanitation, water supply, smart parking, innovative use of open spaces by way of green patches, wall paintings, bio-toilets, open gyms etc. Commissioner/Secretary to Govt. HUDD, J&K State directed all the participants to share the information relating to projects which are under consideration/implementation level or at the final stage. 8
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, Distribution of Dustbins by Continuing the efforts for the grand success of Swachh Bahart Mission today 22/03/2017 on the instructions of Dr. Manmohan Singh, (KAS) Commissioner, Sh. R.S. Jamwal, Joint Commissioner (A), JMC, Dr. Anita Salgotra, Health Officer, in the presence of other sanitation staff of Health Wing distributed dustbins in the market opp. science college Jammu. On this occasion Sh. Ashok Gupta President of market Opp. Science college Jammu was also present alongwith their other association members. Speaking on this occasion Joint Comm. (A) JMC apprised the markets association that the sanitation of those areas where the dustbins were earlier provided has been improved too many folds. So the Jammu Municipal Corp. has decided to provide more dustbins in other markets and residential areas also under Swachh Bharat Mission The Joint Comm. (A) JMC appealed the shopkeepers to collect the garbage of their shops in these dustbins and the Safaikaramcharies of this areas will collect the garbage or disposed in the nearby containers / dustbins instead of throwing out of their shops. If anybody found shall be strictly dealt under the provisions of Municipal Corp. Act 2000. The shopkeepers associations appreciated the steps taken by Jammu Municipal Corp. to make the Jammu clean and green they also assured their full cooperation to the. 10
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, Commissioner, JMC inspected Developmental works of Corporation. Dr. Manmohan Singh (KAS), Commissioner, conducted an extensive tour of Jammu city and inspected the ongoing works of corporation like Shopping Complex Sahahidi Chowk, Pedestrian pathway Project under AMRUT at Peerkhoo, Rehari Nallah Phase-II adjoining MAM Stadium, Drainage Project from Pawan Ice Cream to AG Office, Up-gradation/construction of drainage from Kamla Place on words, construction of drainage from Top Sherkhania, Sarika, Sarika Vihar, Municipal Park Paloura and Kleeth Municipal Park at Hari Market. Besides, drainage problem of inhabitants of Ward no. 14 Bhagwati Nagar, Anand Nagar and Muthi Camp area were also discussed with local residents and assurance was given by Commissioner for redressal of the same at priority. Instructions were given to technical field staff to properly monitor the quality of work during execution and ensure projects are completed in time. Among others Joint Commissioner (W), Sh. Kushal Chand, Executive Engineer(T), S.K. Walli, Executive Engineer (C), Sh. Prabodh Sharma, Executive Engineer (UEED), Sh. Rajan Sharma, Chief Transport, Er. Talat Mehmood Khan and other staff from the Corporation were also accompanied the tour with Municipal Commissioner. 12
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, Distribution of Dustbins by On the instructions of Dr. Manmohan Singh, (KAS) Commissioner, and Sh. R.S. Jamwal, Joint Commissioner (A), JMC today Dr. Anita Salgotra, Health Officer, in the presence of other sanitation staff of Health Wing distributed dustbins at Bahu Fort Market in view of holy Navratras. On this occasion President of Bahu Fort Market Sh. Pawan Kumar was also present alongwith their other association members. Speaking on this occasion Health Officer JMC apprised the markets association that these dustbins are being distributed under Swachh Bharat Mission in order to improve the sanitation of the Bahu Fort Market area near Darbar. The Health Officer JMC also appealed the association members to cooperate with and the shopkeepers were directed to collect the garbage of their shops in these dustbins and the Safaikaramcharies of the areas will collect the garbage or disposed in the nearby containers / dustbins instead of throwing out of their shops. If anybody found shall be strictly dealt under the provisions of Municipal Corp. Act 2000. The sanitation of those areas where the dustbins were earlier provided has been improved too many folds. So the Jammu Municipal Corp. has decided to provide more dustbins in other markets and residential areas also under Swachh Bharat Mission The shopkeepers associations appreciated the steps taken by Jammu Municipal Corp. to make the Jammu clean and green they also assured their full cooperation to the. 14
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