Jammu, June 5 -- 1,500 tons of daily plastic waste highlights J&K's environmental crisis
Srinagar, Jun 5: Despite annual pledges to protect the environment on World Environment Day, observed every year on June 5, Jammu and Kashmir generates over 1,502 tons of plastic waste daily, culminating in an annual collection of 548,230 tons of waste.
A series of events were held across the Valley and globally to mark the occasion. A mega event was organized at the Islamic University of Science and Technology, which witnessed participation from officials of the Kashmir Pollution Control Board, environmental experts, faculty members, and a large number of students from various schools and colleges.
During the program, experts revealed that two munic...