Kishtwar : GHS Sangrambata celebrates Clean air for Blue skies day

Kishtwar : International day of Clean air for Blue skies Day was today celebrated here at Government High School Sangrambata Kishtwar.On the occasion, Block Medical Officer Kishtwar Dr S L Manhas along with a team of doctors conducted a symposium cum awareness programme in the School.

The team comprising Dr Nazir Hussain, Medical Officer, Dr. Waseem Kamal , Dental surgeon, school health, Dr.Vaibhav gave a detailed lecture on the importance of clean air for a healthy life and briefed the students and teachers about the hazards and serious health issues that arise due to polluted air.

The students were elaborated about the remedial measures that can be taken to reduce the air pollution for a better and healthier living.International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed on 7th September to recognize the importance of clean air in our health and daily lives.

Air pollution is the most serious single environmental threat to people’s health and one of the leading preventable causes of death and disease worldwide. Women, children, and the elderly are disproportionately affected by air pollution, which also has destructive effects on the environment.