SHOPIAN, May 1 -- In a significant step towards improving solid waste management and sanitation services in rural areas, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone , along with ACP, Manzoor Ahmad Mir, today flagged-off a fleet of nine Hooper Dumper vehicles for various blocks across the district.

A total of nine vehicles have been procured for the nine blocks of District Shopian as part of an initiative to strengthen solid waste management infrastructure in line with the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).These vehicles will aid in efficient collection and transportation of solid waste from rural households and communities, thereby ensuring cleaner and healthier surroundings.

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