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Jammu Municipal Corporation,

Town Hall, Jammu.

Meeting regarding Swachh Shakti Saptah

On the Nationwide launch of Swachh Shakti Saptah (1st March, 2017 – 8th

March, 2017) a meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Manmohan Singh (KAS),

Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation 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

Jammu Municipal Corporation 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.


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01 March 2017


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Jammu Municipal Corporation, Town Hall, Jammu.

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 Jammu Municipal Corporation 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.

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03 March 2017


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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 Jammu Municipal Corporation 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 Jammu Municipal Corporation.

Among others Talat Mehmood Khan, Chief Transport Officer along with Transport

Officers and other field staff were accompanied during the de-silting drive.


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04 March 2017


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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 Dr.

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.


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06 March 2017


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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 8th 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 Jammu Municipal Corporation, 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.


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08 March 2017


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Distribution of Dustbins by Jammu Municipal Corporation

Continuing the efforts for the grand success of Swachh Bahart Mission today

22/03/2017 on the instructions of Dr. Manmohan Singh, (KAS) Commissioner,

Jammu Municipal Corporation 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 Jammu Municipal Corporation.


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22 March 2017


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Town Hall, Jammu.

Commissioner, JMC inspected Developmental works of Corporation.

Dr. Manmohan Singh (KAS), Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation

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.


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25 March 2017


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Town Hall, Jammu.

Distribution of Dustbins by Jammu Municipal Corporation

On the instructions of Dr. Manmohan Singh, (KAS) Commissioner,

Jammu Municipal Corporation 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 Jammu Municipal Corporation 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 Jammu Municipal Corporation.


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29 March 2017

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