FAISALABAD, Feb 24 (APP):The divisional administration has decided to ensure effective measures to prevent water and air pollution across the division.
Chairing a meeting of the divisional environmental approval committee here on Tuesday,
Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar said that suggestions have been sought from the experts in this regard.
He said that although, the smog situation in the division remain under-control as compared to the past months due to the effective measures, but still, there is a dire need to take more measures such as shifting brick kilns to zigzag technology, reduce the incidents of burning crop residues, testing by the Fuel Testing Lab etc.
He also urged the promotion of electric vehicles for environmental protection.
The commissioner approved establishment of 11 poultry farms and deferred 4 other cases due to non-compliance with the required NOCs and conditions.