SHOPIAN, AUGUST 13: Director General, Rural Sanitation, J&K, Anoo Malhotra (JKAS) today visited Shopian and chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) and related rural sanitation and solid waste management initiatives in the district.
The DG was accompanied by Deputy Director, Rural Sanitation Kashmir, Shabir Ahmad Hakak, and Field Officer in the Office of Deputy Director Kashmir, Shajat Farooq.
ACP Shopian Muzaffar Ahmad Sheikh and Block Development Officers (BDOs) of all blocks of the district participated in the meeting and briefed the Director General on the status of ongoing sanitation interventions, solid and liquid waste management activities, and implementation of various SBM(G) components at the block level.
The Director General reviewed the progress of sanitation infrastructure, waste management systems, household-level interventions and other key programme deliverables. She stressed the need for time-bound completion of pending works, effective utilisation of created assets, and strengthening of sustainable waste management systems across rural areas.
The BDOs were directed to maintain close field-level monitoring, ensure the functionality and proper upkeep of sanitation assets, and intensify community participation and behaviour-change activities to consolidate the gains achieved under SBM(G).
The ACP Shopian and concerned officers were also advised to ensure close inter-departmental coordination to address implementation gaps, expedite pending interventions and achieve programme targets within the stipulated timelines.
The DG emphasised that district-level reviews are aimed at ensuring visible, measurable and sustainable outcomes in rural sanitation, with particular focus on strengthening waste management systems, improving service delivery and ensuring the long-term maintenance and functionality of sanitation assets.
She further underscored the importance of translating programme interventions into sustained improvements at the grassroots level through effective monitoring, community ownership and coordinated field-level action.
