March 04: Making environmental conversation an important aspect today, the Lahaul-Spiti administration is working on Green Tax that will be imposed on the visitors coming into the region. The administration has sent a proposal in this regard to the Himachal Pradesh state government and is awaiting a go.
Lahaul Green Tax will be used for the greenery, cleanliness and development of their villages. The administration is working on solid waste management and aims to give jute bags to its tourists entering the valley, in which they can store their trash. Later on, these trash bags can be disposed at designated areas.
Lahaul is among the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh state as it drags a heavy amount of visitors every year. Due to this, littering, air and sound pollution are attracted to the place which is not good as for the tourist destination and Lahaul-Spiti cannot afford the same.
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With the introduction of the Green tax, the district officials will be able to save and heal the damage of the spot and also bring the developement further.
Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul-Spiti, Pankaj Rai expressed, “The proposal to impose green cess has been sent to the state government. We are working on providing water to Keylong 24 hours a day on a pilot project. The facility will be provided in other areas in a phased manner.”
