Baramulla : Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa Thursday chaired a meeting in his office chamber here to review the campaign for prevention of water-borne diseases and intensifying of water quality testing in affected areas of the district.
During the meeting, DC directed the concerned departments to constitute special teams to collect water samples from different areas for regular testing to ensure the availability of safe drinking water. He further instructed for special sanitation drives at water sources and related assets to prevent contamination.
It was highlighted that recent heavy rainfall and flood-like situations in parts of Kashmir had raised concerns regarding water contamination and the spread of water-borne diseases.
DC emphasized the need for wide-scale public awareness, including announcements through mobile vans, to sensitize people about the safe use of drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
Chief Education Officer was directed to disseminate awareness among students regarding preventive measures, hygiene, and safe water consumption so that children can act as ambassadors of change within their families and communities.
The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Development Baramulla, Chief Medical Officer Baramulla, Chief Education Officer Baramulla, Executive Engineer PHE Baramulla, Executive Engineer I&FC Baramulla, and District Social Welfare Officer Baramulla.