SHOPIAN: The World Environment Day was celebrated at District Court Complex Shopian here today. While speaking on the occasion Ashok Kumar Shavan referred to the challenges being faced by the people due to depleting water table, deforestation and environment pollution. He said there is need of strong awareness among the masses at all level and it is the collective responsibility of all the members of the society, not only the Government agencies or NGOs. There is need to work with dedication and commitment by all the agencies for environment protection and maintain cleanliness in the surroundings.
He said the importance of this day and said much more is needed to be done for the protection of environment. He appreciated the contribution of the people working in the field and also encouraged the awardees for working with the same zeal and dedication. On this occasion Chairman District Legal Serivces Authority Ashok Kumar Shavan, Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Secretary District Legal Services Authority Shopian, Additional Special Mobile Magistrate, Bar memberâs litigants, staff members, and other prominent citizens were also present.