The GREEN DRIVE by State Government is an effort to combat pollution and take a step towards maintaining the ecological balance in Jammu & Kashmir by focusing on the single most critical element in the sustenance of life on earth- A Tree. Here are interesting things to know about Green Jammu and Kashmir drive : In a … Read more
Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use Among Young People in state via awareness campaigns are active in Jammu & Kashmir by government and non-government organizations but number of people who are consuming tobacco is increasing and this is alarming. According to report by Danik Jagran, in Government Medical College Jammu has 50% of cancer patient who use Tobacco. … Read more
Unplanned urbanisation and uncontrolled vehicular growth on the roads of Jammu and Srinagar has pushed the twin capitals in the category of non-attainment cities, where the air pollution has exceeded the permissible limit. Both the cities have breached the established air quality norms about five years ago with suspended particulate matter and respiratory suspended particulate … Read more
The state administration on Friday ordered a complete ban on the use of ‘single-use’ plastics (disposable items) in all offices following reports its adverse impact on health and surrounding environment. With this, there will be no use of disposable cups, glasses, plates, bowls, bottled drinking water for small quantity and other avoidable products in government … Read more