Javed Rana emphasises community based conservation efforts for revival of Markhor habitat
SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today asked the wildlife authorities to assess the impact of human activities and livestock grazing by non-traditional migratory herders on Markhor and its habitat.While travelling through Mughal road, the Minister visited the Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary in Shopian and […]
Secretary Pahari Advisory Board calls on Javed Rana
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 25: Secretary, Advisory Board for development of Pahari Speaking People, Sapna Kotwal, today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, here at Civil Secretariat Srinagar.The Secretary presented information voucher on Pahari Hostels and briefed the Minister about functioning of the Board. She also raised […]
J&K Forest Deptt observes ‘National Forest Martyrs Day’
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department today observed the ‘National Forest Martyrs Day’ to pay homage to the brave forest officers and frontline staff who laid down their lives while protecting the forest wealth in Jammu and Kashmir.Senior forest officers, regional heads of allied wings and frontline staff offered floral tributes and […]
Plantation drive conducted at IOC bottling plant Kartholi
JAMMU, JULY 03: Van Mahotasav (Jeevan ka Utsav) was today celebrated by Purmandal Forest Range in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation at bottling plant of IOC at Kartholi, Bari Brahamna on the direction of Divisional Forest Officer Samba Sagar Singh Ji.During the event, 50 Ornamental and shade plants of different species were planted in the […]
DDC Rajouri reviews implementation of Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Catch the Rain initiatives
RAJOURI, JUNE 06: District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat today chaired a pivotal meeting aimed at scrutinizing the strides made in implementing the Jal Shakti Abhiyan; Catch the Rain initiative within the district.During the meeting, the DDC conducted a thorough review of the progress under the programme- JSA: CTR 2023 and directed the officers […]
Forests are the lungs of our planet which needs protection
To align with international norms that advocate for a minimum of 33% forest cover for maintaining ecological balance, initiatives like the one undertaken by the DC Ramban Jammu & Kashmir are pivotal. These endeavours are not merely about planting trees; they represent a broader commitment to the future of our planet and the generations to […]
Dheeraj Gupta chairs Wular Conservation and Management Authority’s meet
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 18: The second meeting of Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) was held today under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment, Dheeraj Gupta.During the meeting, Principal Secretary reviewed progress on various wetland conservation initiatives, including the Integrated Management Plan for Conservation of Wular Lake.Dheeraj Gupta directed the officers of WUCMA […]