Protecting natural resources must for economic development: LG

Participates in NHPC’s plantation programme at Kishtwar

Jammu: Participating in a plantation programme, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that protection; restoration and regeneration of natural resources are prerequisite for economic development.

On the second day of his visit to Kishtwar district, Sinha participated in a programme organised by NHPC Dulhasti Power Project.

“Our progress is inherently linked to environmental resources. We must preserve our traditional life-sustaining system and maintain ecological integrity. Protection, restoration and regeneration of natural resources are prerequisite for economic development,” said the Lt Governor.

Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Dr Devansh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, besides Deepak Sehgal, Executive Director, Region-Jammu and M K Kashyap, Group General Manager (In-Charge), Dulhasti Power Station and other senior officials were present on the occasion.

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