Dharmveer Dairu: Son of the soil
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dharmveer Dairu: Son of the soil

New Indian Express  

PUNJAB : Located between the Ravi and Beas rivers, the small city of Pathankot in Punjab was home to a tree plantation drive aimed at restoring the ecological balance that had been disrupted by extensive mining and deforestation. It was at this juncture then that a young Indian Forest Service officer Dharmveer Dairu was posted as Divisional Forest Officer of Pathankot in July 2022. After taking charge as DFO, Dairu was startled to learn that 5,000 kg of plastic had been used over the past four years, primarily in the form of low-density polyethylene bags to secure the saplings. The 2018 batch IFS officer of Punjab cadre says, “The dumping of plastic waste at the sites was causing environmental damage. We can also generate some income for the locals and environment.’’ “The plastic bags harm the environment, negating the very goal of reforestation and conservation.

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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6 years, 9 months ago

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Associated Press  

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6 years, 9 months ago

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7 years, 1 month ago

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Live Mint  

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8 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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12 years, 6 months ago

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14 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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