Taking swift cognisance of a viral social media post highlighting the alarming accumulation of garbage at the Rongo slopes in Kurbathang, the District Administration Kargil launched an immediate cleanliness drive and cleared the entire site of waste on May 25.

The Rongo slopes, located below the Barchay and Tumail Colony area, had recently drawn public attention after images circulated online showing large-scale dumping of garbage, raising serious environmental and public health concerns.

Acting promptly, the District Administration, in coordination with the Municipal Committee Kargil, mobilised resources and manpower to undertake a comprehensive clean-up operation. The accumulated waste was removed, restoring the area and preventing further environmental degradation.

In addition to the clean-up drive, the Administration imposed fines on individuals found responsible for illegal dumping at the site. Strict action was taken against violators under municipal sanitation by-laws to discourage such practices in the future.

The Administration once again urged the public to strictly follow waste segregation norms and dispose of garbage only at designated locations, as repeatedly notified through official channels.

It emphasised that irresponsible disposal of waste, especially in ecologically sensitive areas, poses a serious threat to water sources, public health, and the environment.

The District Administration further stated that, under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2026, waste must be segregated at source into four categories—wet, dry, sanitary, and hazardous—and handed over to Municipal Committee collection vehicles.

The public was strictly advised to comply with these norms to ensure efficient waste management and prevent environmental hazards caused by improper disposal.

Reaffirming its commitment to maintaining cleanliness across Kargil, the District Administration appealed to citizens to cooperate in ensuring sustainable waste management practices for a cleaner and healthier region.