UDHAMPUR: The Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today presided over a meeting with departmental officers to assess the implementation of National Green Tribunal (NGT), directives in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner instructed the concerned officers to prepare comprehensive action reports on various aspects including treatment of sewage discharge, Removal of dumping construction material, identification of vulnerable areas, and allocation of alternative garbage disposal sites. Emphasizing on immediate action, the DC urged officers to collect water samples from the Devika river, identify potential pollution sources, connect unconnected households to the sewage network, and raise public awareness about proper waste disposal practices.
Furthermore, the Pollution Control Department was tasked with conducting random inspections of industrial units to ensure proper waste treatment before discharge. The DC also requested a detailed report from the concerned department regarding the conservation of water bodies and ponds, emphasizing on the need for their preservation and beautification.