State’s green gold pivotal for economic growth: Shabir

‘Take Measures To Protect Forests’

Srinagar, July 18: Minister of State for Forests, Shabir Ahmad Khan has underscored the need for protection of forests in Jammu and Kashmir saying judicious use of green gold would pave way for economic growth of the State.
 Interacting with a deputation of Gurez tehsil led by former MLA, Faqir Ahmad Khan here today, the Minister assured that necessary instructions would be issued to concerned authorities to take cognizance of misuse of timber in the area.  “Nobody would be allowed to steal forest wealth or resort to illegal felling.  Stringent action under forest laws would be taken against the culprits found involved in timber or other forest product smuggling”, he asserted.
 Responding to other demands, Shabir who is also Minister of State for Power, said that all un-electrified hamlets and villages of the tehsil would be provided electricity under RGGVY and other State and centrally sponsored schemes.
 He said necessary instructions would be issued to concerned authorities for ensuring scheduled power supply to the consumers of the area. He also assured them that timely repairs and renovation of existing diesel generators would be got done so that the people of the area do not face inconvenience during winter months.

Lastupdate on : Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 IST



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