Fazil Mir
Srinagar, Aug 05 (NVI): The Gulmarg Development Authority(GDA) has asked hoteliers to use glass water bottles instead of plastic water bottles.
The authority has taken steps to maintain ecological balance and promote eco-friendly tourism in Gulmarg,
“Gulmarg is an eco-fragile zone and keeping it Plastic / polythene free is our collective responsibility. In keeping with the efforts of GDA / Local Municipality and stakeholders to keep Gulmarg clean and polythene/ plastic free, it has become inevitable to take necessary steps to enforce a complete ban on polythene / plastic within Gulmarg. Hoteliers of Gulmarg have been forthcoming in green initiatives taken by the GDA, whether anti-polythene drives or conduct of eco-tourism conclaves.” reads a circular issued by Chief Executive Officer Gulmarg Development Authority.
“In furtherance of our collective responsibility to keep Gulmarg polythene/ plastic free, “it is enjoined upon hoteliers of Gulmarg to kindly refrain from using plastic water bottles within their hotels henceforth and replace the same with glass bottles.” It reads.
CEO said that the necessary measures required in this behalf shall be put in place within a period of one month to ensure complete switchover to glass bottles.
This step shall only align with our collaborative efforts and responsibility to preserve the pristine beauty of Gulmarg, he said.(News Vibes of India)
