General sanitation in the Cantonment has remained satisfactory. Existing group toilets were repaired.
Ban on use of polythene
There is complete ban on use of polythene in the state of Himachal Pradesh and Cantonment area is free from poly bags.
Efforts made for improvement of solid waste management
Door to door garbage collection is in practice within Cantonment. Dual chamber dust bins have been provided in Cantt area for segregation of bio-degradable and non-biodegradable solid waste. Garbage is collected and transported in a covered body vehicle. Composting machine has been installed and functional.
Tree Plantation
During the year under report 500 trees were planted. The survival rate is approximately 50% only. Environment day was celebrated near Cantt. Board Office and ornamental plants were planted in the Cantt. area. Vanmahotsav was also celebrated with the active participation of elected members, staff of Cantt. Board Dagshai and general public during the year.
Other initiatives
The Cantt Board has been declared ODF on 27-07-2017 by the Quality Council of India. The Dagshai Cantonment Board has been re-certified as “Open Defecation Free.” Under Swachh Bharat Mission, Swachhta Pakhwada, Swachhta Hi Sewa etc awareness programmes were carried out by Cantt Board, Dagshai during the year. LED Lights, Bio-toilets and Bio-digester have been installed.