The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection in Jammu and Kashmir and support from Astral Foundation, has worked for two decades to conserve the critically endangered Pir Panchal Markhor. The Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary in Shopian, hosting a viable population of Kashmir Markhor, is a focal point. Conservation efforts involve community engagement, education, and initiatives to reduce reliance on forest resources. The Mughal Road, infrastructure, and climate change pose threats. The Markhor census revealed a significant decline, emphasizing the need for proactive conservation measures and sustainable practices.
Ganderbal, Aug 8: Department of Zoology, Central University of Kashmir (CUK), organized a one-day workshop on “Bee-keeping for Entrepreneurs”, under IIC 5.0 calendar activities at Science campus Nunar here on Tuesday.
In his welcome address, Dean, School of Life Science and Head Deptt of Zoology, Prof. M Yousuf, focused on the role of beekeeping entrepreneurship in India. He praised the contribution