SARGODHA:Deputy Commissioner(DC),Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of the Suthra Punjab program and directed the concerned authorities to address shortcomings in the sanitation system immediately.
During a surprise visit to the program’s district control room,the DC directed officials to ensure visible improvements in cleanliness in line with Chief Minister(CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s zero-tolerance policy.
He warned that strict action would be taken against under-performing departments and companies, including possible termination of contracts, and stressed that sanitation operations must deliver tangible results rather than remain confined to paperwork.
He directed officials to ensure daily sweeping and washing of main roads,timely garbage removal from markets, effective monitoring of sanitation activities,verification of workers’ attendance and physical inspection of machinery.
Emphasizing workers’ welfare, he ordered timely payment of salaries to sanitation staff and called for measurable performance targets to assess field monitoring officers.
The DC said the CM had set a 15-day deadline for achieving 100 per cent improvement in cleanliness across the province,directing departments to utilize all available resources and machinery to meet the targets.
Additional Deputy Commissioner(ADC) (Municipal Services) Chaudhry Muhammad Akmal accompanied him during the visit.
Later,the DC visited Stadium Road, being constructed with the district administration’s own resources, and reviewed progress on the project.
Executive Engineer Highways Malik Gulfam briefed him on the ongoing construction work.
The DC directed the concerned officials to maintain construction standards and ensure timely completion of the project.
He also paid a surprise visit to Sargodha Sports Stadium and reviewed ongoing construction, renovation and beautification work.