How much milk packet waste is polluting the soil in Gadag, Dharwad, and Uttara Kannada districts?

Over 3.5 lakh milk packets are getting into the soil every day in these three districts, according to the KSPCB chairman.

What is the current forest cover in India compared to the target?

India's forest cover is less than 20% of the total land area, far below the 33% target, as highlighted by the KSPCB chairman.

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Karnataka Pollution Board Celebrates 50 Years, Calls for Eco-Friendly Action

Q: What initiatives is the KSPCB taking to promote environmental conservation?

The KSPCB is holding quizzes and debates in schools and colleges, and rewarding students who create reels on environmental protection. They are also setting up six new air quality monitoring centers in Dharwad district.

5 Nov, 2025

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KSPCB chairman urges public to use eco-friendly vehicles
Over 3.5 lakh milk packets polluting soil daily in 3 districts
KSPCB to set up 6 air quality monitoring centers in Dharwad

Karnataka Pollution Board Celebrates 50 Years, Calls for Eco-Friendly Action

On November 5, 2025, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) celebrated its 50th anniversary with an event in Hubballi. The chairman, P.M. Narendraswamy, used the occasion to stress the responsibility of passing on a clean environment to future generations.

Narendraswamy stated that over 3.5 lakh milk packets are getting into the soil every day in the Gadag, Dharwad, and Uttara Kannada districts, and steps must be taken to prevent this through awareness campaigns. He also noted that India's forest cover is less than 20% of the total land area, far below the 33% target.

The KSPCB chairman emphasized the need for public involvement in environmental conservation initiatives. To this end, the board is holding quizzes and debates in schools and colleges, and rewarding students who create reels on environmental protection. Additionally, the KSPCB will be setting up six new air quality monitoring centers in Dharwad district.