Maintain cleanliness to preserve dist's natural beauty: Kinnaur DC

Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner Dr Amit Sharma chaired a meeting under the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and directed officials to maintain cleanliness in the district to preserve its natural beauty.

He stressed the importance of keeping key tourist areas like Sangla clean and ensuring essential facilities. Panchayat representatives were urged to raise public awareness about cleanliness and contribute to the district’s upkeep.

Dr Sharma provided guidelines for maintaining community toilets and encouraged suggestions for improving cleanliness. He called for active public participation in making Kinnaur one of the cleanest districts.

He also directed officials to adhere to National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines when selecting dumping sites. Waste-transporting vehicles must be fully covered, and fines for single-use plastic violations should be enforced. Identified hotspots must be cleaned regularly, and waste should be segregated into wet and dry categories for proper disposal.