The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri today chaired a meeting to discuss the preparation of an action plan for waste management in and around Wular Lake in the VC room of the Mini Secretariat Bandipora. The meeting focused on the strategic plan to address waste management and conservation issues concerning Wular Lake.
It was informed that the district is set to address waste management in 30 villages, including 8 villages from Baramulla and 22 villages in Bandipora, including the town.During the meeting, it was revealed that the action plan will focus on several key aspects including Solid Waste Management and address the treatment of 23 major inlets, local drainage system renovation, and waste segregation at the source, focusing on biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
Speaking on the occasion, DC emphasized the need for a comprehensive and sustainable approach to solid waste management, outlining the importance of collaboration between various departments and agencies to ensure the successful implementation of the action plan. DC stressed that this Action Plan will transform Wular Lake into a model of environmental management.
He emphasized the need for innovative solutions to address the waste management challenges in and around Wular Lake and highlighted that this is a new issue requiring creative and effective strategies. Deputy Commissioner M. A. Qadri directed the Pollution Control Board to submit inputs regarding waste hazards, which will be incorporated in the action plan.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Executive Director WUCMA, Mohammad Younis Malik; Assistant Commissioner Development Bandipora, Irfan Bahadur; , Chief Planning Officer Bandipora, Mohammad Maqbool Lone, Project Coordinator WUCMA, Owais Farooq Mir; Coordinator Water Management WUCMA; Altaf Hussain Dentoo, District Officer Pollution Control Board and other concerned.