Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control committee on Saturday conducted public hearing for the Environmental Clearance of Minor Mineral (River Bed Material) Block 2/5 Basanter River Downstream NH1A bridge, Samba at Panchayat Ghar, Pangdour Samba.
A large number of the people of panchayat Pangdour and adjoining area, their public Representative Including DDC Member Subash Bhagat ji, Sarpanches/Panches and reputed persons of the area participated in the proceeding.
During the proceedings of public hearing, Hansraj Singh Galoach (AEE), representing Regional Director, JKPCC Jammu, briefed the public about the importance of conducting public hearing & Role of JKPCC. Project consultant from M/s Vitasta Enviro Service Pvt Ltd., Jaipur gave the details about salient features and Environmental impact Assessment (EIA) & Environment management plan of the project.
All the issues related to mining were discussed and many queries were raised by various speakers during proceedings.Rakesh Dubey, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Samba and Mohammad Sayeed, District Mineral Officer, Samba also attended the public hearing and addressed the gathering & assured that all the important issues/ concerns raised by project affected people are recorded by vediography & will be incorporated in the report to be submitted to Competent Authority.
Deepak Abrol Divisional Officer JKPCC, Samba (South) also briefed the public about the public hearing/ Environment Clearance individually and also replied to queries raised by the public during the proceeding. In addition to the above programme, a pledge has also been conducted for Mission Life Campaign 2023.Narayan Thakur (Field Inspector) JKPCC, Kathua anchored proceedings & presented vote of thanks to the chair as well as all the participants. Draftsman Subash Chander of JKPCC also attended the public hearing.