Jammu, Sept. 2 -- Minister for Forests, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana Tuesday convened a review meeting in Jammu to take stock of the Jammu's environmental challenges and the progress of key forest and conservation initiatives.

Forest Conservators and Divisional Forest Officers attended the meeting, which focused on forest degradation, biodiversity loss and pollution concerns in Jammu division.

The Minister called for strict measures for forest conservation efforts in the region and urged enforcement agencies to adopt stricter monitoring and control mechanisms.

He also directed agencies to strictly monitor pollution levels, especially in areas near forests and water bodies.

During the meeting, concerns were also raised over ...