Ensure soil conservation: Altaf

Srinagar, July 6: Forest Minister Mian Altaf today called for concrete measures to check soil erosion in the state. 
 Chairing a high level review meeting of Soil Conservation department, the Minister disclosed that Rs 5.18 crores are being utilized under different programmes for conservation of soil in Kashmir province during current fiscal.
Mian Altaf stressed on raising plantation in a systematic way. This, he said had proved an effective method to check soil degradation besides preservation of rich and green environs of the valley over the years.
He directed the concerned officers to formulate action plans in consultation with local representatives for better and pragmatic results on ground. He asked the field officers to stick to the instructions issued by the administrative departments. Flouting the government instructions will invite strict action, he added.

Lastupdate on : Wed, 6 Jul 2011 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Wed, 6 Jul 2011 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Thu, 7 Jul 2011 00:00:00 IST



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