Archive · 17 Sep 2025
J&K Assembly Panel Addresses Forest Loss from Projects
A committee in Jammu and Kashmir is worried about forests disappearing because of building roads and hydroelectric projects.
They met to discuss how to protect the forests and make sure the environment stays healthy.
The committee wants to plant more trees, especially in tourist areas, and stop illegal logging.
They also talked about dealing with monkeys causing problems, and making sure there's enough wood for people.
The goal is to protect the forests and keep everything in balance.
J&K Assembly panel reviewed deforestation from development projects.
Committee seeks measures for sustainable forest protection and ecological balance.
Focus on re-plantation in tourist resorts is emphasized.
Concerns raised regarding man-animal conflict and timber shortages.
Panel calls for strict measures against illegal logging and forest fires.
- Who
- House Committee on Estimates, J&K Assembly
- What
- Review of deforestation impacts from developmental projects
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Assembly Complex, Srinagar
- Why
- To address forest loss and environmental concerns.
Stakeholders
Committee
Deforestation vs. Development
Stakeholders
Developmental projects lead to deforestation
Committee
Development projects should balance the environment.
- Committee
- J&K Assembly's House Committee on Estimates
- Chairperson
- Ms. Shamim Firdous
- Department Reviewed
- Jammu and Kashmir Forest, Ecology & Environment Department
- Focus
- Deforestation from Development Projects
- Action Items
- Re-plantation, Timber Recovery, Curbing Smuggling