Srinagar, Oct. 25 -- Forest Minister Javed Ranaa presided over the passing-out parade of 152 forest guards from the 71st and 73rd batches at the Forest Training School, Bandipora.

He lauded the frontline staff for their dedication to conserving forest resources and urged the new recruits to stay alert against fires and encroachments to safeguard J&K's green wealth.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Reaffirming Omar Abdullah Government's commitment to sustainable, people-centric governance, he stressed empowering tribal and forest-dependent communities through equitable growth and livelihood security.(KNS)

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Kashmir News Service....