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Varanasi Saplings Get Digital IDs: Geo-tagging Mandated
16 Jul
Summary
- Geo-tagging of all saplings planted is now mandatory for monitoring.
- Three district wetlands are being notified to enhance conservation efforts.
- Focus on waste management and improving air quality in the district.
In Varanasi, a significant step has been taken to monitor the survival of newly planted saplings. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar has mandated the geo-tagging of every sapling planted during the current season. This measure is intended to facilitate robust monitoring and follow-up on the progress of these green initiatives.
The directive was issued during a joint meeting of various environmental committees, including the district plantation, Ganga, wetland, and environment committees. Progress on environmental protection, conservation of the Ganga river and its tributaries, and wetland promotion were reviewed. Officials were also instructed to finalize the notification process for three wetlands in the district.
Furthermore, the meeting addressed comprehensive waste management strategies, covering solid, plastic, construction, biomedical, and e-waste. Directions were given to enhance air quality, enforce waste segregation at the source, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. All departments are urged to strictly adhere to government orders and meet targets within deadlines.
