**District Environment Plan Meeting in Doda** *ADC Urges for Enhanced Environmental Protection*

DODA FEBRUARY 29

 

In a meeting convened by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sudershan Kumar today to review and discuss the District Environment Plan (DEP) for Doda district, the primary focus was on environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources.

 

ADC Doda emphasized the need for updated information to enhance the quality of the environment. He instructed concerned officers and officials to provide timely inputs and plans relevant to their departments to ensure the approval and execution of the consolidated DEP..

 

The meeting addressed progress achieved in various action areas by different departments, including afforestation, waste management, restoration of water bodies, and enforcement guidelines for mining and waste disposal. Concerned officers briefed the ADC on the progress within their departments regarding the implementation of DEP.

 

DEP aims to tackle a wide range of environmental concerns, such as waste management, water quality, wetland conservation, air quality, and noise pollution. The meeting, attended by SEs of PWD and PMGSY, CMO Doda, CEO Doda, DFO Doda, Division Officer of Pollution Control Board Doda, and EOs of Doda, Bhaderwah, and Thathri, along with representatives from other departments, highlighted the collective effort towards environmental conservation and rejuvenation in the district. Additionally, DFO Bhaderwah participated virtually in the meeting.