Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. DODA: In line with the spirit of SEWA PARV 2025, a series of impactful health, nutrition, environment, and awareness initiatives were carried out across District Doda today under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh.
The Ayush Department Doda, under the supervision of District Ayush Officer Dr. Ajay Tikoo and guidance of Director Ayush J&K Dr. Suresh Sharma, organized a series of programs across 24 Ayush institutions. These included Poshan Mah camps promoting nutrition awareness, women’s health medical camps focusing on preventive care, cleanliness drives under the Swachh Bharat Mission, diet awareness programs encouraging healthy lifestyles, Ayush medical camps highlighting traditional healthcare practices, school health programs for students and plantation drives to foster environmental protection.
Adding to the momentum, a Plantation Drive was organized at Moothi, Ward No. 01 (Rural), under the guidance of DFO Batote and supervision of the Range Officer Marmat. With the involvement of PRI representatives, government employees, and local residents, 5 tree saplings were planted and 15 distributed among the locals, promoting the message of sustainability and community-driven environmental care.
Similarly, a Cleanliness Drive was conducted at Lake View Resort, Gatha in celebration of World Tourism Day. The Directorate of Tourism Jammu, in collaboration with Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA) and Hoteliers & Tour and Travel Association led the initiative. Chief Executive Officer BDA Joginder Singh Jasrotia emphasized the need for preserving Bhaderwah’s natural beauty and promoting responsible tourism.
Local hoteliers, tour operators, officials and volunteers actively participated in spreading the message of Clean Bhaderwah, Green Bhaderwah and Responsible Tourism. Further, the Divisional Office J&K Pollution Control Committee Doda organised an E-Waste Awareness Drive for scrap dealers across the district. The scrap dealers were educated on the importance of proper segregation and environmentally sound management of e-waste in compliance with the E-Waste Management Rules 2022.
The initiative also highlighted the hazards of unscientific e-waste disposal and stressed the need for adopting eco-friendly practices, recycling and collaboration with authorized recyclers. Through these district-wide activities, Doda reaffirmed its commitment towards healthcare, cleanliness, sustainability and environmental conservation.
