Cleanliness drive under SBM-G held at various panchayats of Kargil.

Kargil, June 03, 2023:
Ahead of World Environment Day, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (RD&PRD) today organized a cleanliness drive under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen Phase-II at Silmo Panchayat of Sodh Block, Trespone Panchayat A&B of TSG Block, Panchayat Mushkoo, Block Drass, Chanigund and Shilikchey Panchayats of Kargil Block with emphasis on cleanliness and disposal of waste.
The theme for World Environment Day 2023 will focus on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’.
Panchayat Secretaries, Sarpanchs, Panchs, locals including women and shopkeepers of all panchayats participated in the cleanliness drive.
At the outset, the participants who took part in cleanliness drive in the mentioned panchayats made efforts to clean the environment and ensured hygienic surroundings.
The locals including Sarpanchs, Panchs and women took part in the cleanliness drive and resolved to strive for cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene in and around their houses and vicinity.
Streets, roads and other surrounding areas were been cleared with a vision to keep environment plastic free.
On the occasion, the locals were informed about the importance of cleaning environment and various preventive measures that result in environment sustainability.
During the cleanliness drives, it was informed that public cooperation is needed to fulfill the aim of celebrating World Environment Day-2023.