ON INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC BAG FREE DAY.

ON INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC BAG FREE DAY.

We the Himalayan Welfare Organisation -HWO has been working hard since 2014 to control single-use polythene in Pahalgam town and instead of this polythene bags , while the jute type bags was introduced everywhere in pahalgam region in which the sucess was achieved in the movement.
But unfortunately now some people are in a hurry to start this dirty plastic business again in this beautiful pahalgam valley by other means and style .
In which this polythene mess is again seen in the some shops and business units in entire pahalgam region  and on which the concerned departments like Municipal committee pahalgam   and Pahalgam Development Authority  organization is not taking any legal action against the culprits.
While we have repeatedly brought this matter to the notice of the MC Pahalgam , but sorry to say no substantial action has been taken on the said matter.
We hope that  MC Pahalgam and PDA Pahalgam  will take notice of this important and serious matter and will  take strict action to stop this polythene mess and the culprits will be brought to book under law .
Also there are fast food and chips mess in this pahalgam region where polythene is used in huge quantity..
We request to PDA and MC Pahalgam to take the issue with these companies, an alternative packing should be introduce instead such polythene packing particularly for this Environmentally sensitive region of pahalgam so that the the ecology and environment will not harm more  .One more option is to completely ban such kind of pollutants /things which are causing damage to the local ecology and environment.
We Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO J&K  are ready to assist in any work involving pioneer improvement and prosperity for the region.We hope that both the departments MC Pahalgam and PDA Pahalgam  will help for the better and prosperous Pahalgam.

We should encouraging people to cut down on the use of plastic bags.Let's all make a little extra effort to help save our environment.

Most people only use a plastic bag one time, then throw it away. Single-use plastic bags have motivated some cities to ban them altogether. Places that have banned disposable plastic shopping bags include:

5 Facts About Plastic Bags

1.It takes between 100 and 500 years for plastic bags to disintegrate.
2.We make 5 trillion plastic bags each year.
3.The average person uses a plastic bag for 25 minutes.
4.Every minute around the world, we use 1million plastic bags.
5.Plastic bags kill around 100,000 marine animals each year.

7 WAYS TO HAVE A #PlasticBagFreeDay Environmental organizations and concerned citizens hold events around the world. The events raise awareness of the negative impact that single-use plastics have on the environment.

1.Commit to cutting down on the use of plastic bags.
2.Save your plastic bags and take them to a recycling center.
3.Use reusable bags for shopping.
4.Educate others on the adverse effects plastic bags have on the environment.
5.Learn about how plastic bags can harm animals.
6.Encourage your community to reduce its reliance on plastic bags.
7.Watch a documentary on single-use plastics, such as A Plastic Ocean or Bag It.

While you're learning more about reducing plastic bag use, spread awareness for this day, too. Join the conversation on social media with #PlasticBagFreeDay or #BreakFreeFromPlastic.

Mushtaq Pahalgami
Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO J&K

Our water and environmental issues!!!

Our water and environmental issues!!!

Environmental Issues With the rapid increase in population, urbanization, and commercialisation  reduce the quality of our  waters, especially in densely populated areas and regions of industrial and agricultural activities. The discharge of domestic and industrial wastewater and agricultural runoff has caused extensive pollution of the receiving water-bodies. This effluent is in the form of raw sewage, detergents, fertilizer, heavy metals, chemical products, oils, and even solid waste. Each of these pollutants has a different noxious effect that influences human livelihood and translates into economic costs.
Water is not a part of life it is an emotion,Lifewate starts and ends here.We would to discuss the regular importance of water rather i would like to tell you life without water.
In India,there is a many places in Rajasthan etcwater where Getting Water is like Getting Gold.The scarcity of water is such that people thirst for a drop of water.
Such erratic situation can be felt today in 10% of the world.Think of the day when 50%of the population will be facing the same problem.
Let us make a difference,be the part of this change and do our part otherwise it would be to late to help ourself where there could be nothing except of thinking the past…
Although we have everything, but we have no sense that is why we don't protect our resources.
SO LET'S BRING THE CHANGE AND LET’S BUILD BACK OUR WATER BODIES/ WATER RESOURCES .. Thank You

Mushtaq Pahalgami
Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO

World Soil Day 2022

Be the Solution to Soil Pollution!!!

World Soil Day 05 December 2022:

SOILS: WHERE FOOD BEGINS

Did you know that there are more living organisms in a tablespoon of soil than people on Earth? Soil is a world made up of organisms, minerals, and organic components that provides food for humans and animals through plant growth.
Like us, soils need a balanced and varied supply of nutrients in appropriate amounts to be healthy. Agricultural systems lose nutrients with each harvest, and if soils are not managed sustainably, fertility is progressively lost, and soils will produce nutrient-deficient plants.
Soil nutrient loss is a major soil degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized as being among the most critical problems at a global level for food security and sustainability all around the globe.
Over the last 70 years, the level of vitamins and nutrients in food has drastically decreased, and it is estimated that 2 billion people worldwide suffer from lack of micronutrients, known as hidden hunger because it is difficult to detect.
Soil degradation induces some soils to be nutrient depleted losing their capacity to support crops, while others have such a high nutrient concentration that represent a toxic environment to plants and animals, pollutes the environment and cause climate change.
World Soil Day 2022 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Soils: Where food begins" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness and encouraging societies to improve soil health.

#HappyWorldSoilDay

Mushtaq Pahalgami
Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022: Theme
The theme of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this year, is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world“. The 2022 celebration will focus on the need for innovative solutions to help create an inclusive developmental model to aid people with disabilities.

In 1976, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP). On February 6, 1981, US President Ronal Reagan did the same. Then the UNGA declared 1983-1992 as the decade of Disabled Persons. The adoption of December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities happened during the UNGA’s 37th plenary meeting, on October 4, 1992.

The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day takes place annually and focuses on a different issue each year.
Nowadays International Day of People with Disability seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
A disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth or occur during a person's lifetime. “Disability” is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations and participations restrictions. An individual may also qualify as disabled if he or she has had an impairment in the past or is seen disabled based on a personal or group standard or norm.

Press and Publicity,
Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO

Pahalgam;November 21,2022:Plantation drive held in Pahalgam, Director Social Forestry Kashmir launches plantation drive in Pahalgam,says drive aimed to revive plantation.

Pahalgam;November 21,2022:Plantation drive held in Pahalgam, Director Social Forestry Kashmir launches plantation drive in Pahalgam,says drive aimed to revive plantation.

Regional Director of Social Forestry, Roshan Jaggi, IFS  on Monday  launched a plantation drive at Pahalgam.
The drive was launched in presence of Mehraj-ud din Malik Regional Director Social Forestry Kashmir, DFO Anantnag Social Forestry, Shamma Roohi,Tehsildar Pahalgam Dr Mohammad Hussain , Mushtaq Pahalgami , Social Environmental Activist, Gulzar Raina  Vice President , Pahalgam Hotel And Guest House Owners Society  , PRI Frislana Mohd Amin Sheikh, PRI Mandlana,  Mudasir Ahmad Mir Range Officer Anantnag, Ishtiyaq Ahmad Maqdoomi , Range Officer Kokernag,Altaf Hussain Hakeem Range Officer Qazigund
The Principal of GMHSS Pahalgam Shabir Ahmad Wani , Arif Amin  and students from Pahalgam Higher Secondary School were also present on the occasion.apart from this ,media persons like Fida Hussain Mudasir Qadri Moin Magray Tassaduq Rashid Sheikh Javaid Sagar Journalist  and large number of civil society members, officials of the social forestry department were also participated in the said occasion . During the drive, saplings were planted in the area by the authorities as well as the students.
Director social forestry kashmir said that the drive was launched with the purpose to revive the plantation in the region.
He urged various authorities to plant the tree at appropriate places besides highlighting its positive impact on the environment.

Press and Publicity,
Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO

The practice of collecting and burning leaves falling from trees in the valley, common these days is a very sad healthwise hazardous and environmentally damaging practice.

The practice of collecting and burning leaves falling from trees in the valley, common these days is a very sad healthwise hazardous and environmentally damaging practice. It causes a lot of smoke and releases a whole lot of pollutants in the air, causing cough, chest pain wheezing etc esp among children and the elderly. The practice, very common in large parts of the valley also causes heating of the air cover and leads to melting of glacier ice caps. We make a desparate appeal to the people to avoid the practice of leaf burning and look for alternative and environment friendly sources of heat for kangries etc. We also appeal to the government . to make proper and sufficient provision of free coal for the poor,  well beforw the advance of winters so that these people dont have to depend on leaves as a source of charcoal for kangries for winters,

Mushtaq Pahalgami
Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO

CORRUPTION FREE SOCIETY IS NEED OF THE HOUR

CORRUPTION FREE SOCIETY IS NEED OF THE HOUR

Start the Anti Corruption movement from your family.
Everyone knows that Corruption and Dishonesty is a dangerous disease like CA for our societies, countries and for the whole world. This disease already enters in every hole of our society especially in developing and undeveloped countries. Corruptions are so harmful for development works. Hunger and poverty situation, inequality, and conflicts of the whole world are increasing for it. Environment and climate change and global warming also occurred through it. It destroys our education and health sectors.
For our society and future living hood, it is very much needed to shut down the Corruption. Our youth and conscious people can do more work for a corruption free world. We need to raise voice and give our full effort for Anti Corruption movement. In addition, we need to start our movement at first from our family and society. If we change our family person’s mind for not to do corruption then we change our society and one time we’ll success and create a corruption free society, country and at last the whole world.

Mushtaq Pahalgami
Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO