केलांग में जिला पर्यावरण समिति की बैठक आयोजित

Keylong, July 15, 2025
A key meeting of the District Environment Committee was held today at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Keylong under the chairmanship of DC Kiran Bhadana. The meeting focused on various critical environmental issues in Lahaul-Spiti district.

The DC emphasized that the district’s environment plan still lacks certain essential elements. She instructed the Assistant Environmental Engineer of the Pollution Control Board to revise the plan thoroughly, incorporating local needs and issues.

The reconstruction of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Koksar, damaged by an avalanche last year, is underway. The PWD was directed to initiate a pilot road project using plastic waste over at least 5 kilometers within two months.

Efforts to control plastic waste around Chandratal Lake were reviewed. The DC lauded the Chandratal Society’s waste management and directed the forest department to strengthen sanitation and construct eco-friendly toilets, possibly with DRDO’s technical support. A proposal to provide clean drinking water from natural sources to reduce bottle usage is under discussion.

Engineer Sunil Sharma outlined new regulations including a ban on bottled water under 500ml in government functions and hospitality sectors, and guidelines on single-use plastic and dustbins in commercial vehicles.

Officers present included SDM Akanksha Sharma, DFO Aniket Maruti, DSP Rashmi Sharma, CMO Dr. Roshan Lal, BDO Dr. Vivek Guleria, and other departmental heads.