BAHAWALPUR:Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hassan Raza chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Suthra Punjab Programme and sanitation arrangements across the city.
The meeting reviewed ongoing cleanliness initiatives, improvement of civic facilities and measures for beautification of public places.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officials to immediately identify open manholes across the city and install safety covers to prevent potential accidents. He said protection of citizens’ lives and property was the foremost priority and called for an effective mechanism to ensure regular inspection of sewerage lines and manholes.
He stressed that the administration would not tolerate negligence in implementing safety measures.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the relevant departments to ensure standard sanitation arrangements in all localities, along major roads, in markets and at public places. He emphasized timely collection of waste, its transportation to designated locations and safe disposal. He further instructed the officials to address complaints and sanitation-related problems faced by citizens promptly. The Deputy Commissioner also ordered daily monitoring of cleanliness operations and stressed ensuring attendance and performance of field staff.
He directed that cleaning, maintenance, beautification and plantation activities at green belts, parks and other public spaces be carried out effectively to enhance the city’s overall appearance. Syed Hassan Raza said no negligence would be tolerated in implementation of the Suthra Punjab Programme. He directed all relevant departments to discharge their responsibilities effectively and further improve the sanitation system to provide citizens with a clean, safe and healthy environment.