JAMMU, Aug 25: Team Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society (TNWS), Jammu, organised an awareness programme in Trikuta Nagar to sensitise residents about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags and encourage the use of environmentally friendly alternatives.
Dr. Shahid Hussain, Health Officer, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), along with his team, participated in the programme. Cloth bags were distributed among residents of Trikuta Nagar, who were advised to avoid single-use plastic bags and adopt reusable alternatives.
The organisers said the initiative aims to make Trikuta Nagar free from single-use plastic and contribute towards creating a cleaner and healthier environment. Residents were also informed that future drives would include penalties for violations, and the cooperation of law-abiding citizens would be essential to achieving the objective.
Later, the Health Officer, along with his team, and Rajinder P. Kakkar, President, Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society, accompanied by members of the society, visited Wards 53 and 54 to assess sanitation-related issues being faced by residents.
During the visit, the Health Officer took stock of the ground situation and issued directions to the concerned team for early redressal of the identified sanitation problems. He also took note of suggestions put forward by residents and society members for future action.
A large number of residents participated in the awareness programme. Vijay Gupta, Shailja Gupta and Rattan Kapoor were also present on the occasion.
The Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society said it would continue working with residents and civic authorities to promote cleanliness, environmental awareness and better civic amenities in the area.