Committee on Environment calls for introducing Environmental Sc as mandatory subject in J&K Schools

Srinagar, Sept. 17 -- The Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today emphasised the need to introduce Environmental Science as a mandatory subject across all schools of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Committee, during a meeting here observed that the recent floods, frequent cloudbursts, and flash floods across the Himalayan region should serve as an eye-opener, underscoring the urgent need for preparedness to mitigate their adverse impactsAn official spokesman said the meeting was chaired by Chairman, Committee on Environment, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami. Members, including Dr. Sajjad Shafi, Peerzada Feroze Ahmad, Zafar Ali Khatana, Yudhvir Sethi, and Darshan Kumar participated in the meeting.

The meeting discussed ...