District Environmental Committee Formulates Environmental Plan in Doda

 

 

*January 30, Doda: Today, under the leadership of Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. Ravi Kumar Bharti, the District Environmental Committee (DEC) convened to discuss the formulation of the District Environment Plan (DEP) for 2023-2024. The committee, chaired by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Doda and supported by the Executive Officer of the Municipal Council and the Divisional Officer of the Pollution Control Committee, is tasked with developing and uploading the plan by the end of January 2024, incorporating inputs from relevant departments and stakeholders.

The DEP aims to address various environmental concerns, including Waste Management, Plastic Waste Management, Bio-Medical Waste Management, Construction and Demolition Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Management, E-waste Management, Water Quality Management, Domestic Sewerage Management, Wetland Conservation, Industrial Waste Management, Air Quality Management, Mining Activities Management, and Noise Pollution Management.

 

ADC Doda, Dr. Ravi Kumar Bharti, functioning as the Nodal Officer of DEC, instructed all committee members to provide inputs and plans relevant to their departments promptly. This directive aims to ensure the timely approval and execution of the consolidated DEP, emphasizing environmental protection, conservation, and rejuvenation as mandated During the meeting, ADC Doda , made a significant assessment regarding the estimated funds utilisation after implementing the district environment plan He also directed to the DMO Doda to ensured that plantation drive in sensitive areas should be conducted to avoid soil erosion 

 

Dr. Bharti underscored the significance of environmental protection for future generations, urging collective responsibility in safeguarding and enhancing biodiversity. The meeting was attended by various officials, including ACD, ACP, CMO, CEO, DMO, executive officers, and representatives from engineering and pollution control departments, with priority given to waste management discussions, including e-waste management and construction waste demonstration.

 

Through collaborative efforts and proactive measures outlined in the DEP, the Doda district aims to pave the way for a sustainable and healthier environment for generations to come, aligning with broader environmental conservation goals.