Kupwara: The Rural Development Department (RDD), Block Machil, and Army Goodwill School, Choontiwari, organised a cleanliness rally in Machil on Sunday to promote sanitation, waste management and environmental awareness among students and local residents.
The rally focused on maintaining clean surroundings, proper waste disposal and segregation of waste at source, highlighting the role of community participation in keeping villages clean and healthy.
Block Development Officer (BDO) Machil Mohammad Rafiq Poswal addressed students on the Waste Management Rules, 2026, the importance of source segregation and measures to develop cleaner and greener villages. He urged students and residents to adopt sustainable practices and take greater responsibility for protecting the environment.
Poswal said the Rural Development Department and the school were committed to advancing the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission and encouraged community members to participate actively in cleanliness initiatives.
Earlier, school principal Tariq Ahmad Ahnagar administered a cleanliness pledge, with participants reaffirming their commitment to sanitation, environmental protection and sustainable living.
The programme highlighted cooperation between government departments, educational institutions and local communities in promoting cleanliness and environmental sustainability in Machil.
