SRINAGAR: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Department of Tribal Affairs, J&K today organised a plastic-free and sanitation campaign at Gujjar & Bakerwal Boys Hostel, Srinagar.
Secretary Tribal Affairs, Abdul Majid Bhat, who also participated in the drive said that recurring floods in different states are mainly due to the blockage of drains by plastic envelops and other products. "This is the high time to get rid of the menace of single use plastic. "We should take inspiration from our Prime Minister, who is making serious efforts to make the country free from the single use of plastic under Swachh Bharat Mission. By doing so we can protect our environment from further pollution," he added.
The event was also attended by Director Tribal Affairs, J&K, Dr. Mushtaq, Secretary Advisory Board for Development of Gujjar and Bakerwall, J&K, Chowdhary Mukhtar Ahmad and officials from Tribal Affairs Department.