BUDGAM, JULY 29: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of works being executed under the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) across the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the department-wise status of ongoing NGT-related works and directed all executing agencies to expedite the remaining projects and ensure their completion within the stipulated timelines.
He laid emphasis on the early completion of Grey Water Treatment works through the construction of grit chambers, sedimentation tanks, community soakage pits and leach pits at various locations along Doodhganga and Mamath Khul.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the progress of the development of a public park and Budgam View Point at the old dumping site near Mamath Bridge being executed by the Municipal Council Budgam. He instructed the concerned authorities to accelerate the pace of work and complete the project at the earliest.
Reviewing the issue of pesticide and chemical fertilizer contamination in Mamath Khul, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments to intensify awareness among farmers on the judicious use of agrochemicals and take necessary measures to prevent contamination of water bodies.
He stressed that all departments must work in close coordination to ensure effective implementation of NGT directions, safeguard the environment and improve sanitation and ecological health in the district.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Vivek Agarwal , Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Executive Engineers of R&B and REW, Chief Agricultural Officer, Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council Budgam, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Chadoora and other concerned officers.
