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SIALKOT, Jun 03 (APP):On the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, special events will be held in Sialkot district on June 5 on the occasion of World Environment Day.
Various programs based on tree plantation campaign, zero plastic awareness, and measures related to conservation of natural resources have been organized by the district administration.
Prepared under the supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Iqbal Sanghera, these events, including a seminar and walk on environmental protection, will be organized at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce, while tree plantation will be done at the DC office.
The meeting reviewed the preparations for a comprehensive campaign regarding World Environment Day in light of the instructions of the Punjab government.
The campaign aims to promote an eco-friendly lifestyle, curb the use of plastic and implement effective measures against environmental pollution. The Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue directed the Assistant Commissioners of the four tehsils to devise a detailed action plan in consultation with all the relevant departments, industrialists, shopkeepers, offices, shopping malls and local leadership.
He stressed ensuring immediate and effective actions for environmental protection, keeping in mind the instructions of the Punjab Environment Department. The Assistant Commissioners will monitor these activities and ensure their effective measures.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Planning Muzaffar Mukhtar, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Sialkot Anum Babar, AC Daska Usman Ghani, AC Pasrur Sidra Sattar and DC Environment Johar Abbas were also present on this occasion.
Muhammad Iqbal Sanghera said that practical steps for environmental protection will be taken at the district level, keeping in mind the instructions of the Punjab Environment Department. In this regard, the concerned authorities have been directed to direct the Environment Department to play a proactive role in taking proactive and effective actions to ensure sustainable development and environmental protection.
These measures will not only promote environmental protection but will also help in making the public aware of their responsibilities.