BAHAWALPUR:Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hasan Raza has directed the authorities concerned to utilise all available resources to ensure effective implementation of the Suthra Punjab Programme and improve sanitation services in urban and rural areas across the district.
He issued these directives while chairing a review meeting on the performance of the Suthra Punjab Agency and Bahawalpur Waste Management Company. Additional Deputy Commissioner Municipal Services Dr Ayesha Khan, Chief Executive Officer Bahawalpur Waste Management Company Muhammad Naeem Akhtar, Managing Director Suthra Punjab Muhammad Qasim Gul and officers of the relevant departments attended the meeting.
The deputy commissioner directed that cleanliness operations be conducted regularly in all areas of Bahawalpur city and rural settlements, with particular attention to main roads, markets, intersections, streets, neighbourhoods and other public places. He said, in accordance with the directions of Punjab Minister for Local Government Mian Zeeshan Rafiq, secretaries of all union councils across the district should be mobilized to monitor Suthra Punjab operations in the field to improve sanitation standards.
Syed Hasan Raza stressed that timely collection, transportation and proper disposal of waste must be ensured to maintain a clean environment and provide citizens with healthier surroundings. He directed officials to continuously monitor the performance of sanitation staff, keep machinery and vehicles fully operational and strictly enforce the prescribed waste collection schedules. He also called for clearly defining the responsibilities of sanitation workers to improve efficiency and ensure effective performance evaluation.
The deputy commissioner further ordered special cleanliness arrangements around educational institutions, hospitals, government buildings and other public places. He emphasized regular cleaning of drainage points and drains to prevent the accumulation of waste, the spread of filth and inconvenience to residents. He directed the relevant officers to monitor cleanliness operations on a daily basis, check the attendance and performance of field staff and ensure the prompt resolution of public complaints.