Mirwaiz North Kashmir Demands Proper Conservation of Water Bodies in UT of Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar 31July 2024:- Mirwaiz North Kashmir and Chairman Muslim Mutahida Mahaaz J&K Moulana Parray Hassan Afzal Firdousi has appealed UT administration for Proper Conservation Water Bodies In UT of Jammu and Kashmir..

In a press release issued today Mirwaiz Hassan Firdousi said ” Water Bodies have got damaged by large scale encroachment and pollution in the past, the water bodies in Kashmir need special care and protection at present, and in future also.There is no end to increasing pollution in the water bodies. According to reports, a new study has confirmed the presence of microplastic particles in the water of river Jhelum. The location of municipal solid waste dumping sites on the banks of the river can be the possible source of causing this kind of pollution.. Experts say that the solid waste is not disposed off mostly through scientific ways on the river banks in Kashmir. As polythene bags, carry bags, food packaging material, cosmetics, microfiber and plastic water bottles reach river water, pollution is caused.

Mirwaiz Hassan Firdousi Said .The lakes and rivers have already shrunken due to decades long encroachment and subsequent raising of structures on the encroached land. Whatever left has to be safeguarded. Otherwise, we will lose further our environmental assets.Some people throw garbage into the water bodies. There is an immediate need to give up such kind of approach, both at the official and non-official levels. Measures should be taken to safeguard our water bodies.

While addressing the Present senerio of Water Bodies In J&K Mirwaiz Hassan Firdousi said Damage to the water bodies is having ill- effects on the over-all environment. This can lead to disastrous consequences on environment. There is a need to identify the lapses and take immediate corrective measures.Strict action must be taken against those damaging the water bodies. More awareness should be created among the masses for conservation of water bodies.

Mirwaiz North Kashmir advises that Campaigns must be held not only in Srinagar but also in other parts of Kashmir. If activities leading to encroachment or pollution are stopped completely, the water bodies can be protected and preserved effectively.