Tribune News Service
Faridkot 8 March
Today, various NGOs wrote to 1,304 candidates for the 2022 Assembly Poll and urged them all to ensure that environment conservation remains a top priority, regardless of whether or not they become part the government.
The NGOs raised issues such as groundwater depletion and high levels of pollution in rivers and poor air quality. “We have the lowest area under the forest cover among all the states of India and our cities and villages are overflowing with garbage and plastic waste,” reads the letter.
NGOs also published green manifestos during campaigning, highlighting environmental problems and providing solutions.
The letter states that transparency is essential for the management of environmental projects, contracts, and laws to ensure that they are properly implemented. Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, Giani Kewal Singh, former jathedar, Takht Damdama Sahib and Sant Baba Sewa Singh Khadoor Sahib among others have joined hands under the banner of the “Punjab Vatavaran Chetna Lehar”. —
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