EPG seeks Budgetary allocation, support for its recommendations

Srinagar, Feb 5: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has been raising its voice time and again to focus attention on the urgent actions required by the Government and its departmental authorities to address the environmental crisis in Kashmir Valley.

EPG seeks Government, planners, legislators and experts support for recommendations it has been highlighting in the best public interests, said a press release.

The natural environment of Kashmir Valley has suffered massive degradation over the past few decades due to deforestation, loss of water bodies, vandalisation of natural resources, and unchecked dumping of solid waste. In cities and towns, foul odours and air pollution have turned into public health emergencies, threatening the health of tens of thousands of people.