The divisional commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmed Khan on Thursday chaired a meeting here to review and discuss issues of solid waste management in Kashmir.
The issue of scientific disposal of solid waste managementwas discussed threadbare in the meeting. The deputy commissioners of differentdistricts attended the meeting through video-conference.
The divisional commissioner inquired from districtadministrations about the measures taken in this regard and gave certain suggestionsfor solid waste management on scientific lines.
To sensitize people about solid waste management and illeffects of polythene, the divisional commissioner stressed on the officersconcerned to create mass awareness through print and electronic media. Hefurther asked for intensifying anti-polythene drive across Kashmir.
Additional Commissioner Kashmir Tasaduq Hussain Mir, DeputyCommissioner Srinagar Shahid Iqbal, Director Urbal Local Bodies, VC SDA &LAWDA, Additional Commissioner SMC, CEO Cantonment Board, SP Rural Traffic,District Officer Pollution Control Board and other officers were also presentin the meeting.