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| Wildlife Conservation | | | While chairing the 6th meeting of Wildlife Board for the UT of J&K, at Lok Bhavan recently, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for prioritizing sustainable management of biodiversity and conservation of wildlife habitats.
The Lieutenant Governor, accorded wildlife clearance to several projects and recommended some proposals to National Board of Wildlife for final approval.
His emphasis reflects a growing recognition that ecological security is inseparable from human well-being, economic stability and long-term development, particularly in an ecologically sensitive region like Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting measures taken in handling of human-wild animal conflict, establishment of rescue centres and habitat restoration works of wetlands were discussed threadbare.
The officials apprised the Board about various conservation and habitat improvement activities of the department.
The meeting was informed about the increasing trend of population of Hangul from 127 in 2008 to 323 in 2025 census.
During the past few years, efforts have been intensified to ensure that wildlife witnesses growth, and incidents of man-animal conflict show a decline.
Jammu and Kashmir is endowed with rich and diverse ecosystems, ranging from wetlands and forests to alpine meadows that support unique flora and fauna. However, rapid urbanisation, infrastructure expansion and climate-induced changes have placed unprecedented pressure on these fragile habitats. In this context, the Wildlife Board meeting assumed significance as it sought to strike a delicate balance between development imperatives and environmental responsibility.
The establishment of rescue centres and the restoration of degraded habitats, particularly wetlands, also figured prominently in the discussions. Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by supporting biodiversity, regulating water flow and acting as natural buffers against floods.
Their restoration is therefore an investment in both environmental resilience and disaster preparedness. Officials apprised the Board of ongoing conservation and habitat improvement activities, indicating a more scientific and structured approach to wildlife management in the Union Territory.
Going forward, Jammu and Kashmir must continue to integrate wildlife conservation into its broader development vision. Sustainable biodiversity management is not a luxury but a necessity for safeguarding the region’s ecological heritage for future generations. The Lieutenant Governor’s call serves as a timely reminder that development must proceed in harmony with nature, ensuring that growth today does not come at the cost of irreversible environmental loss tomorrow. |
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