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GIS crucial in safeguarding JK’s rich biodiversity: Rana

Reviews GIS leveraging for forests conservation & management Inaugurates officers block at Deer Hq Bemina

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Last updated: July 10, 2025 1:38 am
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Srinagar, July 09: The Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana on Wednesday said that GIS ( Geographical Information System) plays a crucial role in safeguarding Jammu & Kashmir’s rich biodiversity and fostering sustainable development. The minister underscored the importance of GIS in leveraging technology for efficient and precise tracking and management of forest resources.

According to a statement issued here, Javed Rana was speaking during inauguration of the newly constructed officer’s block at Deers headquarters in Bemina which marked a significant step towards enhancing the department’s infrastructure and operational efficiency. During the inauguration, the Minister emphasised that the new facility would streamline administrative operations and provide a modern, efficient work environment for officers. He highlighted Omar Abdullah- led Government’s commitment to improving infrastructure, which supports better governance and citizen services, ultimately leading to better conservation and management of forests.Rana appreciated the Deers HQ for setting up an office suited to current times and for its efforts to improve the overall administrative efficiency of the department. The ceremony was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Sheetal Nanda, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Suresh Kumar Gupta, and other senior officers.Later, he reviewed the functioning of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing and inspected the Geographical Information System (GIS) lab.The GIS system captures and analyzes a range of geographical data to help departments and organizations make long-term plans regarding biodiversity richness, flood-prone areas, climate change issues, and forest fire-prone areas.The Minister was briefed about the department’s work, including projects accomplished, ongoing works and future expansion plans.  He appreciated the work done by the department on some of the pressing issues related to ecology and environment. The officers also highlighted the issues faced by the department and sought the Minister’s intervention.

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