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Rana calls Union Forest Minister

  • RK News By RK News
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  • 25 Sep 2025

New Delhi, Sept 24: Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, called on the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi to deliberate on a comprehensive set of issues critical to the forest and environmental landscape of Jammu & Kashmir.

According to a statement issued here, the discussion focused on the need for deeper coordination between the Central Government and the Jammu & Kashmir Government to enhance institutional capacity, accelerate ecological restoration and ensure the effective and timely implementation of key forestry and environmental programs.

Given the increasing frequency of extreme weather events like torrential rains and floods, Rana emphasised the urgency of strengthening J&K’s resilience through targeted interventions in forest fire management, catchment area treatment, biodiversity conservation and wetland ecosystem protection.

The Minister also sought release of funds under the Centrally Sponsored Forest Fire Prevention and Management (FFPM) Scheme, for which a detailed work plan amounting to ₹3.5 crore for the financial year 2024–25 has already been submitted.

Underscoring the importance of sustained funding, Rana urged the Union Minister to advise the National CAMPA Authority to expedite the appraisal and approval of two major proposals submitted by the J & K Government.

The first proposal, “Soil & Water Conservation in the Kandi Belt of Jammu & Kashmir,” seeks an investment of ₹143.72 crore and is designed to address land degradation and water scarcity in the semi-arid belt.

The second project, “Forest Resource Management for Livelihood Improvement of Forest-Dependent Communities including Nomadic Tribes,” envisions an outlay of ₹103.35 crore, focusing on promoting sustainable livelihoods, ecological restoration, and inclusive development among communities living in and around forest areas.

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