Shimla, May 15 -- Renowned Himachali folk singer Inder Jeet has received widespread appreciation for using music as a medium to promote wildlife conservation and preserve Himachal Pradesh's traditional culture.

The singer's campaign encouraging people to replace real Himalayan Monal crest feathers with artificial silver crests in traditional Himachali caps has emerged as a successful conservation initiative, drawing support from across the state and beyond.

The Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh, has long faced threats due to the use of its colourful crest feathers as decorative symbols on traditional caps. Concerned over the impact on the protected bird species, Inder Jeet launched an awareness drive through his music,...