Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 5: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Ajeet Kumar Sahu flagged off environment study tour here today.
Jatinera Kumar Singh DDC Rajouri was also present on the occasion.
The tour was organized by NGO National Development Foundation Jammu and about 130 youth are participating in this tour.
Chief Functionary NDF Rajib Khajuria while giving the details said that in view of recent flash floods and environment degradation NDF has taken the initiative to educate the youth about environmental issues.
He said that during this tour youth will be made aware about how to conserve Himalayan eco-systems without compromising with the livelihoods of the people residing there.
Sahu in his address lauded the role of NDF for taking such initiatives.
Participants include the students of GDC Akhnoor & other HDF volunteers. Prominent among others present including Dr. Asha Gupta Principal, GDC, Prof. Raj Kumar, Prof. D.N Sharma, Shakuntla Khajuria, Arti Sharma, Poonam Sharma, Samita Sharma & Virebder Mishra Medical Incharge.
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