Kolkata: The frequency of biomass-burning in New Town seems to have reduced in the past few days. Last week, New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA), along with local resistance groups and forest department’s wildlife wing officials, had intensified vigil and awareness drives to prevent the nuisance.
NKDA officials said that till last week they were receiving five to six cases a day, which has now come down to one or two. “We are sending a water tanker to the spots before the fire can spread,” said an official.
The New Town Forum and News (NTFN), a local NGO, has also been keeping vigil and conducting awareness drives. “We are regularly conducting campaigns in the neighbourhood,” said NTFN chairperson Samaresh Das.