The Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand's handling of forest fires, citing a lackadaisical approach and questioning the absence of central funds utilization. The court also raises concerns about forest officials being on poll duty and highlights the huge vacancy in the forest department. CM Dhami initiates a campaign to address forest fires by collecting and selling Pirul with public participation.
🔥🌳 Uttarakhand government under fire for failure to control forest fires: Supreme Court summons Chief Secretary https://t.co/6krmJ8Sgmk
Coming down hard on the #Uttarakhand government, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday it was at pains to say that the State's approach in controlling forest fires was "lackadaisical". https://t.co/qLFS3EWwZW
‘Lackadaisical approach’: SC pulls up Uttarakhand govt over forest fires, summons chief secy https://t.co/FERQQ16o9l
STORY | Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand, says state's approach in controlling forest fires lackadaisical READ: https://t.co/rhWTk2a5Uj (File Photo) https://t.co/keOcDbgW0m
Why is forest staff on poll duty? Supreme Court on Uttarakhand fires https://t.co/AbG7smDEXv
Why is forest staff on poll duty? Supreme Court on Uttarakhand fires #Uttarakhand #SupremeCourt #forest #fire #polls | @sardakanu_law @Editor_SanjayS https://t.co/eZTdFPgZzi
The #SupremeCourt has also sought an explanation from the #Uttarakhand government on why central funds were not utilised for dousing fires https://t.co/MQZepBORwJ
Forest fires: SC flags huge vacancy in Uttarakhand's forest department, says it needs to be addressed
We are at pains to say Uttarakhand's approach in controlling forest fires lackadaisical, says SC
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweets "One of the main reasons for forest fires is Pirul. For its disposal, we are running a campaign along with the common people. Under the campaign 'Pirul lao, Paise pao', a large number of people are collecting Pirul and selling it to the… https://t.co/EUlgAiMJlZ
Why Are Forest Officials On Poll Duty? Supreme Court On Uttarakhand Fires Read Here: https://t.co/NsuFmmuos8 https://t.co/URuEP4DnGW