SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 03: Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed, IAS, convened a comprehensive meeting with civil society stakeholders to discuss ongoing and future measures under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
The meeting was attended by the Regional Director of the Pollution Control Board Kashmir, SP Headquarters Srinagar, Joint Commissioner (Administration) SMC, Joint Commissioner (Works) SMC, Superintendent Engineers (North/South) R&B, FA/CAO SMC, DFO Urban Forestry/Social Forestry Division, DFO SMC, and Executive Engineers from various SMC divisions. Senior officers from the Agricultural and Horticulture Departments and prominent members of civil society also participated in the deliberations.
Dr. Owais emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing Srinagar’s air pollution challenges. He provided a detailed overview of current initiatives under NCAP and sought valuable feedback from civil society stakeholders.
The discussions focused on key areas, including vehicular emissions, dust control, waste management, and increasing green cover in urban areas. Dr. Owais underscored the need for innovative, community-driven solutions and encouraged active participation in formulating actionable plans to improve air quality.
Reaffirming SMC’s commitment to creating a cleaner and healthier Srinagar, Dr. Owais assured that insights and suggestions from the meeting would play a pivotal role in shaping future strategies under NCAP. The meeting concluded with a collective pledge to intensify efforts towards sustainable urban development and ensuring a pollution-free environment for Srinagar’s citizens.