Noting that development should not be at the cost of environment, the committee headed by CPI(M) MLA M Y Tarigami also called for use of modern technology to check pollution.
At a review meeting of the committee here today, Tarigami said it is the collective responsibility of everyone to ensure environment safety.
The meeting was informed that the J&K SIDCO, on the recommendations of the committee, has appointed consultants for preparation of detailed project report to establish Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) in all industrial units of the state.