The complete details of proposed projects approved in the Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone in Uttarkashi district should be provided by the executing agencies to members of the Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone monitoring committee. This will enable the members also to monitor the approved projects at their level. Final shape should be given according to the fixed procedure for the new projects on which work is to be undertaken. The Chief Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh issued this instruction while chairing the meet of the monitoring committee at the secretariat here on Friday.
Singh directed the Uttarkashi district magistrate to inform the committee members about the site selected for solid waste management. In case, space is not available anywhere for proper garbage disposal project, the proposals for various identified sites should be submitted to the State Government. The Chief Secretary also directed that land should be identified for solid waste management. As per the directions in the guidelines, issued by the National Green Tribunal, the garbage disposal work should be executed properly using modern technology.
It was unanimously decided that if space for waste management project is not available at one location in Uttarkashi town, sites should be identified ward-wise for working on the possibility of smaller waste management projects in the urban area. Coordination should be established with the local bodies to ensure solid waste management system using latest technology.The Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone monitoring committee co-chair Hem Pandey, members Mahendra Singh Kunwar, Mallika Bhanot, additional chief secretary Ranvir Singh, Forest and Environment secretary Arvind Singh Hyanki, Wildlife Institute of India scientist VP Uniyal, Irrigation department chief engineer Mukesh Mohan, conservator of forests PK Patro and other officials concerned were also among those present in the meeting of the monitoring committee.