JAMMU, JULY 29: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) intensified its efforts to promote scientific dairy waste management by organising an awareness drive on environmental management of dairies and gaushalas and the adoption of scientific dung disposal mechanisms.
The drive was conducted by the Veterinary Section of JMC under the supervision of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) Dr Divya Sharma, along with departmental officials. The campaign covered dairy units in Janipur, Paloura, Roop Nagar, Muthi, Barnai and Patoli, where dairy owners were sensitised about environmentally responsible dairy management and scientific disposal and utilisation of cattle waste.
Dairy owners were encouraged to adopt sustainable waste management systems such as biogas plants, vermicompost units and compost pits. These eco-friendly solutions ensure scientific disposal of cattle dung while converting waste into valuable resources such as clean energy and organic manure. The initiative aims to reduce environmental pollution, improve sanitation and promote a circular economy through efficient recycling of dairy waste.
Dr Divya Sharma said JMC has been implementing various measures to regulate dairies and gaushalas in accordance with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the prescribed FSSAI norms.
She stated that 100 dairy units have already been registered by JMC after complying with the prescribed environmental standards, including the installation of scientific dung disposal systems such as biogas plants and vermicompost units. Registration and regulation of the remaining dairy units and gaushalas within JMC limits is being carried out in a phased and systematic manner to ensure complete compliance with environmental regulations.
Dr Sharma said such awareness programmes play a crucial role in motivating stakeholders to adopt sustainable waste management practices, comply with statutory guidelines and register their dairy units and gaushalas under JMC bylaws. She urged dairy owners to strictly adhere to CPCB guidelines issued in compliance with the directions of the NGT and to ensure that dairy waste is scientifically processed, recycled and utilised for generating renewable energy and high-quality organic manure.
