LAHORE:A meeting chaired by Local Government (LG) Minister Zeeshan Rafique at the Civil Secretariat discussed anti-smog measures and cleanliness targets.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary Local Government, DG Local Government and other officials, while Chief Officers, Municipal Officers and Deputy Directors Local Government from across Punjab participated via video link.
Zeeshan Rafique said that emergency measures would be implemented to deal with smog. He directed the municipal staff to be involved in monitoring the cleanliness process stressing that municipal officers, sub-engineers and clerical staff should also be assigned field duty and these people should go to every ward and ensure that the cleanliness targets are achieved.
The LG minister said that geo-mapping of 19,000 out of 21,000 loader rickshaws beats has been completed. He said that officers of district councils should monitor the mobilization of machinery. “Along with cities, check the attendance of workers in Suthra Punjab by visiting villages”, he added.
He said that the secretary of the union council is more familiar with his area. “The UC secretary should also visit the field along with handling office matters”, directed he.
Zeeshan warned that strict action would be taken if garbage or crop residues are burned anywhere. He directed that during the smog season, coordination should be maintained with all the relevant departments for a healthy environment.