High Altitude National Park of Kishtwar was recently in focus for conservation purposes.
Recently Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar chaired DLC meeting to discuss Draft Conservation Master Plan for High Altitude National Park Kishtwar
Wildlife Warden and Project Coordinator for the National park, delivered a detailed presentation explaining the 547.09 sq km Eco-Sensitive Zone notified by the Environment Ministry in October 2021. As per the notification, certain activities promoting sustainable development are permitted within this buffer zone while others potentially harmful to the environment are prohibited or regulated.
“The zonal master plan will essentially lay down a blueprint for the next decade to ensure judicious use of natural resources and sustainable development in the region without compromising on environmental integrity,” Shekhar told the committee.
Dr. Devansh Yadav instructed all departments to share the Eco-Sensitive Zone’s notified areas, villages and territorials so that sector-specific plans can be prepared in synchronisation with the regulations.
“It is imperative that all the stakeholders adopt an integrated approach giving equal weightage to development and conservation,” the DC said.
A batch of 13 students from Government Degree College Kishtwar also participated in the meeting as part of an outreach to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainable development among the youth.
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