Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 14: Veterinary Section of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) here today organized an awareness drive on environmental management of dairies/Gaushalas and adoption of scientific dung disposal mechanisms in Ward No. 34, 35, 36, 37, 63, 64 and 75.
Dr. Divya Sharma, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, JMC along with others conducted the drive.
Dairy owners and Gaushala operators from Janipur, Lakkar Mandi, Chinore, Bantalab, Paloura and Durga Nagar were sensitized about the mandatory registration of dairies/ Gaushalas operating within JMC limits and the need to adopt scientific dung disposal mechanisms such as installation of biogas plants, vermi-compost units and compost pits.
Dr. Divya Sharma informed that JMC has initiated several measures to regulate dairies and Gaushalas in line with the guidelines of J&K Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) norms.
She also highlighted that dairy owners can now avail hassle-free online registration through Jan Sugam Portal at www.jansugam.jk.gov.in.
Dr. Divya said that at present, over 100 dairy units have been registered with JMC and the process is underway to ensure regulation of all dairies and Gaushalas operating within municipal limits.
“Registered units are required to comply with JKPCC and FSSAI guidelines by adopting scientific waste disposal systems such as biogas or vermi-compost units, ensuring proper recycling and utilization of dairy waste,” she maintained.
During the drive, several notices were issued to defaulting dairy owners who were found violating the provisions under Municipal Corporation Act, 2000. They were instructed to get their units registered with JMC within one month.
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