Department of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing is observing World Environment Week from June 5 to 11 at various places.In this connection inaugural function was organized at Bahu Fort today. The theme of this year is " Beat Plastic pollution". The objective for observance of Environment Week is to create awareness among all the sections of people about importance of environment conservation.The gathering was made aware through NukkadNatak, speeches, display of banners about use of eco-friendly materials in day to day life. Plants of various species were also distributed among the people on the occasion.Another awareness programme was organized by the department in collaboration with M/s Ascend Telecom Infrastructure Pvt Ltd & Super Specialty Hospital Jammu.