Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulbhushan Khajuria convened a meeting at DC Office Complex to review the progress achieved under the District Environment Plan.
The ADC said that that District environment action plan aims at improving the parameters of the environment in the district including solid waste management, bio-medical waste management, noise pollution control, conservation of water bodies, prevention of illegal mining, measures to curb use of polythene and plastic , spreading mass awareness, community participation , checking air Quality Index, water conservation and water pollution and redressal of environment related grievances.
The Pollution Control Department was asked for conducting random inspection to check that the waste released from the units will be proper treated and as per laid norms. The EOs were instructed to enhance door-to-door garbage collection, waste segregation, and immediate improvement of garbage dumping sites. Regarding the disposal of Biomedical Waste, the ADC directed the Health Department to strictly implement the laid guidelines.
The ADC emphasized the need for comprehensive environmental conservation measures in the district, including extensive plantation initiatives, reduction of plastic and polythene usage, and improved waste disposal practices.