Srinagar, Aug 25 (KNS): A significant Core Group Meeting of Nageen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO) took place today at Kashmir Mahal Resorts, aimed at deliberating on crucial matters and charting the organization's future course of action.
The meeting was graced by esteemed members of NLCO, including experts and advisors, who gathered to address pressing concerns and contribute to the organization's strategic direction.
Distinguished attendees included Syed Farooq Ahmad Gillani, Former Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests; Ajaz Rasool, Hydraulic Expert; Dr. Mushtaq Margoob, Noted Psychiatrist; Zahoor Qari, Former President TAAI; Aijaz Naqshbandi, Urban and Regional Planner; and Nadeem Qadri, Environmental Lawyer & Legal Advisor, NLCO.
The meeting was chaired by Syed Farooq Ahmad Gillani. President NLCO, Manzoor Wangnoo and members of NLCO, M. Shafi Boktoo, Lateef Ahmad, Riyaz Ahmad and Nisar A Najar were also present in the meet.
In a significant development during the meeting, Mr. Zahoor Qari was welcomed as a new member of NLCO, and the attendees extended their warm congratulations to him.
The meeting, characterized by its critical and collaborative nature, saw a dynamic exchange of ideas surrounding the restoration and rejuvenation of waterbodies. The spotlight was on NLCO's impactful community campaign, "Mission Ehsaas," which was lauded by experts for its effectiveness.
They emphasized the importance of sustaining this operation and recommended approaching the government to establish a dedicated nodal agency that can contribute to the comprehensive restoration of these urban lakes.
NLCO President, Mr. Manzoor Wangnoo, expressed his gratitude to all attendees for their active participation and invaluable insights. He extended special thanks to the Divisional Administration, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), JKLC&MA along with other stakeholders, for their unwavering support.
The Core Group Meeting of NLCO served as a testament to the organization's commitment to conservation, and its dedication to involving experts, advisors, and stakeholders in the pursuit of a sustainable environment.(KNS)