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RAWALPINDI, Oct 09 (APP):The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company’s (RWMC) communication team on Thursday carried out an anti-smog awareness campaign at Rawal Park and its adjoining markets to sensitise citizens about preventive measures against smog.
According to an RWMC spokesperson, the campaign was launched under the Suthra Punjab Programme on the special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and in line with the directives of RWMC Chief Executive Officer Rana Sajid Safdar.
The RWMC team met shopkeepers, buyers and local residents; distributed awareness pamphlets and shared key information on the causes of smog and ways to prevent it. The campaign aimed to raise public awareness about the impact of smog on human health and the importance of adopting eco-friendly practices.
The spokesperson said the team informed the citizens that major causes of smog included garbage burning, vehicle emissions, industrial smoke and tree cutting. The people were urged to cooperate with sanitation staff, avoid burning waste, plant trees and reduce smoke emissions to improve air quality.
Pamphlets distributed among the citizens also carried precautionary tips, including the use of masks, avoiding unnecessary travel, proper use of dustbins and adoption of environmentally responsible habits.
The spokesperson added that the RWMC, under the Suthra Punjab Programme, was not only ensuring cleanliness across the city but also promoting environmental awareness to make Rawalpindi a clean, healthy and smog-free city.
He said the RWMC teams were conducting similar awareness activities at various locations across the city, appealing to the citizens to avoid littering or burning garbage in open spaces.
The citizens appreciated the RWMC’s efforts and pledged their full cooperation in maintaining cleanliness and improving the environment of the city.