Environmental Carnival

 In order to provide a sense of preserving the environment in the rural areas of Kashmir, recently four days Environmental Carnival was held at Chitternar Bandipora.

The inaugural day of the event featured a variety of activities, including cultural programmes and speeches by environmental experts, highlighting the importance of protecting the environment and promoting eco-friendly technologies.

The carnival held under the theme Land Restoration, desertification, and drought resilience also provided a platform for local organizations and departments to showcase their efforts in environmental sustainability.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted collaborative efforts to combat environmental challenges. He expressed his unwavering commitment to realizing the vision of sustainable eco-tourism in the district and to save the environment.

Emphasizing safeguarding ecosystems and protecting biodiversity, he  stressed environmental conservation as a core component of desertification prevention and sustainable land management.

Conservator of Forests Eco Tourism J&K in his address lauded the efforts of DC Bandipora for ban on polythene use in Gurez. He highlighted various efforts and strategies required to promote Eco-tourism as a sustainable means of economic development.

In a bid to harness the natural beauty and cultural richness of Bandipora while preserving its ecological integrity, he outlined a series of innovative efforts and strategies.