Srinagar, June 28 (JKNS): Reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable living, the Khaki Association on Sunday organised a “Say No to Single-Use Plastic” awareness campaign at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar.
The campaign was conducted under the slogan, “Shehar Ko Na Karo Maila, Haath Mein Le Chalo Thaila,” encouraging citizens and visitors to replace single-use plastic bags with reusable cloth bags and adopt environmentally responsible practices.
The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 30 volunteers across Srinagar, including Anjum Saqib, Asif Ishaq, Basharat Bashir, Shakir Rashid, and many others. The volunteers engaged with tourists and local visitors, spreading awareness about the harmful effects of plastic pollution, particularly on water bodies such as Dal Lake. Through interactive outreach and public engagement, they encouraged people to embrace sustainable alternatives and reduce their dependence on single-use plastics.
One of the major highlights of the campaign was the overwhelming response from tourists visiting Kashmir. More than 90 tourists from different cities across India joined the awareness chain, expressing their support for a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free environment. Many participants pledged to minimize the use of single-use plastics and promote environmentally responsible practices in their respective communities.
Speaking on the occasion, Annu Pasricha, representative of the Khaki Association, emphasized that protecting the natural beauty of Kashmir is a shared responsibility. She urged every citizen to contribute towards preserving the environment by adopting sustainable habits and saying no to single-use plastics.
The Khaki Association reaffirmed its commitment to organizing more such awareness campaigns in the future to strengthen environmental consciousness and inspire collective action towards safeguarding Kashmir’s natural heritage for generations to come.
“Together, let us keep our cities clean, protect our lakes, and build a plastic-free future.” (JKNS)
