Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 10: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organized a day-long environmental symposium titled ‘Our relation with nature’ in collaboration with Social Forestry, Ecology Environment & Remote Sensing (J&K) and Nigeen Lake Conservation Organization (NLCO).
The speakers jointly pitched for the preservation of the environment. The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, who was Chief Guest on the occasion, participated in plantation drive at Herbal Garden along with In-charge- Director NIT Srinagar MF Wani, Deans, and HODs.
In his address, Mr Pole, who was the chief guest on the occasion said highlighted the objectives of the plantings saplings initiative and stated that the administration is committed to supporting all pro-environment initiatives.
“To curb the pollution, we have to plant more trees. The administration has already directed range officers to plant more at empty, open places in their respective districts, he said.
Div Com also praised the efforts of NIT Srinagar in making the green campus and urged students to protect and conserve the environment.
In-charge Director NIT Srinagar Prof. MF Wani said trees play an essential part in our ecosystem. Planting saplings is the future investment and we must encourage such practices on our campus.
Dean Alumni and International Affairs Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Shafi Mir said there is a need for joint efforts to preserve the environment. Recycling involves cutting down on waste and energy consumption by turning used items such as plastic bottles into new items,’ he said.
On the occasion, Director Social Forestry, Roshan Jaggi informed that around 150 samplings were planted on the NIT Srinagar campus. He stated that engineers have an important role in society and they are called builders of any nation.
Chairman NLCO, Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo said: “The situation is not conducive in Kashmir. We have polluted every water body, wetlands and have turned them in most terrible condition.”
He also shared his journey, when he along with his cousins worked voluntarily on a small budget and started cleaning Nigeen Lake. “Go and check there is no single polythene in the portion of the lake,” he said.
On the occasion, Wangnoo was also presented with a special citation and was declared as ‘Environmental Green Ambassador of the year 2020-21’.
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