Jammu, Aug. 29 -- The Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) J&K has called for a review of the Governmental policies on road and other infrastructure development in high altitude areas, including pilgrimage sites.Citing " blasting operations in mountainous terrains and massive felling of trees as the main cause of recurrent land erosion,land -subsidence and landslides" , the Group has asked for close scrutiny of the very basic parameters and process of "Environment Impact Assessment" ( EIA) as a pre-requisite to " environment clearance " of big projects and appealed the LG and Chief Minister to have all ongoing and proposed new projects re- assessed for 'environment clearance' .

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