Jammu, April 7 -- It is really unfortunate that today littering has become one of the most persistent civic challenges, whether it is a central urban hub or a far-off hamlet visited by tourists and locals alike. The issue of inundation of drains in the areas of Jammu falling under the civic body JMC has become a colossal problem primarily due to the choking of drainage channels caused by the indifferent attitude of people towards the disposal of solid waste. What was once a matter of occasional negligence has now turned into a routine civic failure, with serious consequences for urban living.
Discarding waste irresponsibly has become a disturbing trend, as one can easily find empty plastic bottles, food wrappers, polythene bags, and other ...