Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:52am on 09 May 2024,Thursday India
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took action against forest personnel for neglecting forest fires in Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts. He stressed reviving local fire management traditions and involving the public in maintaining fire lines. Dhami prioritized water conservation in forest projects and directed the creation of ponds to increase moisture levels. He commended the work of the Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization and proposed engaging self-help groups to collect pine needles, aiming to prevent future fires.
