Sir,
This has reference to the news item ‘Gulmarg produces 150 tons garbage every month, sans land fills’ DE May 13.
Gulmarg which has remained one of the major attractions for tourists is gradually turning into a garbage dumping site. This is largely due to the fact that the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) does not have a mechanism to cope with the tons of garbage that is produced there, particularly, during tourist season.
These garbage dumps not only disfigure the beauty of this scenic spot, but become an eyesore for the tourists who throng in droves during peak season.
The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) should without wasting time, initiate measures to manage ever growing menace of garbage. There is need to dispose off this garbage scientifically, otherwise it will wreak havoc on the fragile eco-system of the area.
Yours etc…
Mushtaq Ahmad
Srinagar