Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr R K Bharti today reviewed implementation of Environment Plan (DEP) in the district Doda at a meeting of District Environment Committee(DEC). The meeting discussed the Action taken by different departments to minimize the harmful impact of human activities on the environment, besides IEC activities being conducted to spread awareness on the importance of environmental preservation.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development, ACP, General Manager, District Industries Centre, Superintendent Engineer, PWD, Chief Education Officer Doda, Chief Medical Officer Doda, Divisional Forest Officer, Divisional Officer PCC, District Mineral Officer, Ex Ens of PDD, PHE and PWD, EOs of MC Doda, Bhaderwah and Thathri, besides other concerned officials.ADC Bharti appreciated the member departments for finalising and uploading the District Environment Plan on the designated portal.
The meeting discussed progress achieved in the Action Areas by different departments including Afforestation, Disposal of Bio medical waste, restoration of water bodies, restoration/creation of ponds/water bodies, monitoring and enforcement guidelines for minor mineral mining, enforcement of E-waste/Solid waste / Industrial waste management and other like issues.The concerned officers/ Officials briefed the ADC about the progress on action areas pertaining to their departments for implementation of DEP in the district.