Srinagar, June 5 -- Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Friday extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of World Environment Day and called for collective efforts to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

In his message, the minister said World Environment Day serves as a reminder of the shared responsibility towards safeguarding natural resources and maintaining ecological balance. He stressed that environmental conservation is essential not only for sustainable development but also for ensuring food security, agricultural productivity and the well-being of communities.

Highlighting the imp...