Srinagar,August 09 (Vijay Kumar) –The US based pro-environmentalists namely Caroline Howe and Ann Rogan said that they would like to play their role in guiding the state through other methods for efficient waste management. They said that IYCN is actively involved in creating awareness about climate change and sustainable development and youth of the state need to be sensitized about the environmental issues
On Sunday a pro-environment organization Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) associated with USA based pro-environment activists called on Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand and expressed appreciation for successful implementation for polythene ban particularly by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation.
The delegation informed that they have visited all areas around Dal Lake, Nishat Lake, interior city and found that the ban is being extended in true sense. They said that similar ban is there in Delhi and other metropolitan cities of India but the way people of Srinagar ensured that no polythene is used in valley which is a positive step towards sustainable development requires an extra-ordinary appreciation from all environmental organization at International and National level. The delegation visited the Achan dumping site, sewerage treatment plants and appreciated the work done by Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Lake and Water Ways Development Authority.
The Deputy Chief Minister told the delegates to come out with area specific waste management projects and help authorities in identifying solutions for rural and urban development and environmental issues.
A power point presentation was made by IYCN delegates on different issues related with climate change, waste management, role of civic society in effective implementation of various pro-environmental projects.
The presentation was attended among others by Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Khawaja Farooq Ahmad Renzu, Vice Chairman, Lake And Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA), Irfan Yasin, Vice Chairman, Jammu Development Authority, Gulzar Ahmad Qureshi and others senior officers and engineers of SDA, JDA, LAWDA, SMC and Jammu Municipal Corporation.
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