MC Shopian spearheads cleanliness drive at Sanglo Nallah under “Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao” campaign

SHOPIAN : In a major effort to protect local water resources and improve urban sanitation, the Municipal Council (MC) Shopian organized an extensive cleanliness drive at Sanglo Nallah.
The initiative was executed under the nationwide “Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao” (SABB) campaign, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Aligned with the July IEC Action Plan under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, the drive focused on restoring the natural water body, curbing environmental pollution, and reducing health risks during the monsoon season.
The field operation brought together municipal staff, Community Mobilizers, Swachhata Executives, and local citizens in a joint effort to clean the water body and its surrounding banks. Participants systematically removed accumulated solid waste, plastic debris, and silt from Sanglo Nallah. Clearing these obstructions restored the natural flow of water and eliminated waste accumulation points, directly helping to reduce vector breeding and prevent the spread of water-borne diseases in neighboring areas.
Alongside the physical cleanup, field teams conducted on-site awareness sessions for local residents and commercial operators living and working near the nallah. The team highlighted the environmental and public health impacts of dumping waste into open water bodies and urged citizens to practice mandatory source segregation and responsible waste disposal.
Municipal Council Shopian reaffirmed its commitment to preserving local natural water resources and conducting regular sanitation drives to build a clean, healthy, and resilient community through active public participation.