SRINAGAR, MAY 22, KDC: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the SMC Headquarters, Karan Nagar, to review and finalize arrangements being put in place for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha festival across Srinagar city.
The meeting was attended by Joint Commissioners SMC, Secretary SMC, Chief Sanitation Officer, and other senior officials of the Corporation, who briefed the Commissioner on the preparedness of various SMC wings with regard to sanitation management, waste collection and disposal, deployment of manpower, availability of machinery, and maintenance of overall cleanliness and public hygiene during the festival period.
During the meeting, the Commissioner directed the concerned officials to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness in and around mosques, shrines, Eidgahs, and other important religious places across the city to facilitate the smooth conduct of Eid prayers during Eid-ul-Adha.
Emphasizing the importance of efficient waste management during the festival, the Commissioner instructed officials to further strengthen waste collection and disposal mechanisms across all areas of the city. He also directed the provision of free hooper services for the timely collection and scientific disposal of animal skins, sacrificial waste, and internal animal organs to maintain sanitation and prevent inconvenience to the public.
The Commissioner stressed that all sanitation teams and field functionaries must remain fully operational and responsive throughout the festival days to ensure uninterrupted municipal services and prompt redressal of public grievances.
He further appealed to the citizens to extend full cooperation to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation by using designated waste collection facilities and adhering to sanitation guidelines in the larger interest of maintaining a clean, hygienic, and healthy environment during the festival.
To facilitate immediate public assistance and grievance redressal, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation has established round-the-clock Control Room services. Citizens can contact the helpline numbers (0194-2474499, 0194-2470465, 1800-180-7038) for sanitation-related assistance and support.
Reiterating the commitment of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation towards ensuring efficient civic management and maintaining high standards of sanitation during Eid-ul-Adha, the Commissioner directed all concerned officers to work in close coordination for the effective implementation of the sanitation action plan across the city. (KDC)
