Bio-diversity in Jammu,Kashmir,Ladakh: An Introduction
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Bio-diversity in Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh
By the Department of Forests, Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Bio-diversity in Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh: An Introduction
Bio-diversity in Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh
By the Department of Forests, Government of Jammu and Kashmir
The diversity exhibited by various life forms is mind-boggling. Hindu Mythology refers to eighty-four lakh Yonis, through which evolutionary process progresses before a human being is born on the planet. Basically this is the reflection of various life forms, which form the basis of Biological Diversity abbreviated as Biodiversity. The definition of Biodiversity as per Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) which came into force in 1993 reads as follows:
“Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including interalia terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic eco-systems”.
The definition includes biodiversity at the level of eco-system, species and genes. Fifty years back, this number of 84 lac was considered very high and scientists guessed that number of all plants & animals may be in the range of 50 lac or so. Later advances in methods of estimation however revised this estimate to near one crore. Present day estimation has gone even higher and number of life forms may be as high as 5 crore. Most astonishing thing about this biodiversity is that till date scientific community all over the world has identified only 1.8 million species i.e. 18 lakhs, and a major fraction of this biodiversity is still unexplored and unknown. In India, the recorded Biodiversity is about 1,30,000 species, though scientists agree that actual diversity is much more and needs to be documented fast.
Biodiversity needs to be studied in a hierarchical manner starting from the diversity contained in the genetic material of individual species whether plant or animal or a microscopic organism, then proceeding towards diversity in the biological communities in which species are organized and exhibit inter & intra specific interactions within and outside the communities to form the most complex and stable biological systems called Ecosystems. Ecosystems are also diverse, they are natural or man made, terrestrial or aquatic, low lying grasslands or high forests, hot deserts or cold deserts but these are inseparable in the world of interactions, influences and interdependence and these co-exist in the natural web of life. Disturbance in one ecosystem is bound to bring some effects in the adjoining ecosystem. Present day pressures in the form of expanding industrialization, urbanization, exploitation of wood resources, collection of medicinal plants, use of agrochemicals, vehicular and industrial pollution, degradation of forest lands, forest encroachments, poaching of wild animals, changing life style with more and more emphasis on consumerism and materialistic upliftment are all combining to erode the diversity at the level of species, communities and ecosystems which needs to be halted on war footing. A kind of sustainable development which is in harmony with the existence of nature and natural processes needs to be integrated into our sectoral planning and state policies so that loss of biodiversity is reduced to the minimum.
All levels of biodiversity are important for the continued survival of species, communities, ecosystems and to meet the future needs of plant and animal breeding programmes, biotechnological innovations, pharmaceutical and drug programmes, management of natural disasters like flood, drought etc., control of epidemics, bio-control of crop and forest tree pests and to meet the future needs of fuel wood, fodder, food, fruits, meat, medicines and building materials on a sustainable basis. In short, biodiversity provides for all sorts of direct and indirect human needs, both material and cultural and all levels of biodiversity need to be managed on a more sustainable basis for the welfare of coming generations.
At the international level, need for conservation oriented development were under focus at the World Conservation Strategy followed by the United Nations Conference on Environment & Development at Rio-de-Janeiro in June 1992 which highlighted the concept of Biodiversity and a Convention on Biodiversity was formulated. This convention on Biodiversity came into force in 1993 and India is also a signatory to this convention. Under this convention, it is mandatory for the contracting countries to prepare Biodiversity Conservation Strategies and implement the Action Plans at National level. It is in this backdrop that National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (abbreviated henceforth as NBSAP) is being formulated by Government of India. The Process of NBSAP formulation started in the year 2000 and each state was asked to submit its own State Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (SBSAP) keeping in view its own peculiarities, endemism of species, nature of problems and local people’s life styles, cultural traditions and future areas of concern regarding Biodiversity Conservation.
The present document called State Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan for the state of Jammu & Kashmir establishes a general framework for the state, its present and future policies on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. It presents a vivid picture regarding the present statues of bio-resources; ongoing initiatives for its conservation; present day pressures and processes which are leading to the erosion of diverse life forms in different ecosystems whether natural or man made; various gaps which are hindrances in the way of its sustainable use and future guidelines.
Scope
The present document gives a fair account of different levels of biodiversity met within the state whether it is the diversity of Natural ecosystems like forests, grasslands, highland pastures, cold desert vegetation, sub-tropical and temperate flora or the diversity of wild species and varieties having affinity either with the main Indian land or showing affinity with Central Asian Countries, Mediterranean region, Sino Japanese Flora, European floristic or the Agricultural Ecosystems as seen in the Semi-arid Kandi belt, Semi-arid Chenab Valley, comparatively humid temperate Kashmir Valley or high altitude area of Ladakh mountains or various domesticated species & varieties of crops and livestock alike. The most crucial part of this document pertains to the issues of Conservation; people’s participation, sustainable and equitable use of bioresources with scientific, economic, social and cultural dimensions in the context of three distinct geographical regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
The Objectives of SBSAP
The broad objectives of this State Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan are in conformity with those enunciated in the document pertaining to principles underlying the formulation of National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan. However these objectives are again reproduced in the context of J&K State with peculiarities of its own:
To assess the existing status of biodiversity in all the forest and non-forest areas.
To assess the extent of damage caused to the diversity of habitats.
To identify various causes which have contributed towards the erosion of biodiversity and degradation of habitats.
To promote understanding between various Governmental departments for devising strategies in favour of sustainable use of bioresources.
To promote public awareness and document people’s indigenous knowledge regarding biodiversity in J&K.
To promote co-operation between all stakeholders including Governmental, Non-Governmental agencies and common masses likefarmers, pastorlists, fishermen, fruit growers, industrialists or tribal groups.
To incorporate the principles of biodiversity conservation in the planning process and integrate it as a vital component in the execution of sectoral and cross-sectoral policies.
To stimulate the activities regarding biodiversity conservation in the educational, training and research areas.
To identify the legal, financial and social instruments which can play a pivotal role in the sphere of biodiversity conservation.
To promote inter-regional, inter-sectoral, inter-state, national and international co-operation through mutual trust and joint initiatives.
To priorities areas of concern regarding biodiversity conservation and execute the action plans in the order of priority.
To prioritize species and eco-systems for in-situ and ex-situ conservation in different regions.
Guiding Principles
These are as per the terms and conditions of biodiversity convention which was signed at the Earth-Summit of Brazil in June 1992 by the Government of India alongwith 155 other Nations. The convention deals with various aspects concerning conservation and sustainable use of various components of biodiversity and affirms that states have sovereign rights over their biological resources.
1.4.1. Conservation and sustainable use Biodiversity Conservation and sustainable use implies the following area of concern:
Each species has a right to exist and survive in the given habitat.
Role of each plant or animal form is indispensable in the web of life and needs to be protected for the future generations.
Cause of biodiversity loss need to be identified and prioritized in the state for a remedial action. Sectoral and District level plans need to be drawn after recognizing the biodiversity concerns and integrating them with all developmental programmes.
Exploitation of bioresources should not be at the cost of irreparable loss to the habitat within an Ecosystem and compatibility of biodiversity conservation should be maintained in all future plans.
Degraded habitats need immediate ecological restoration plans and funds for such activities must be sought from the Department or agency, which has contributed the most towards the degradation of such habitats.
In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of dwindling & threatened species within and outside its natural habitat or ecosystem needs to be adopted on a priority basis.
Agro-biodiversity needs to be given a special attention. The local varieties and strains needs to be given due importance in the future programmes.
Due importance should be accorded to people’s observations and knowledge regarding any aspect of biodiversity conservation. Lack of scientific proof should not be used as a justification to delay actions for the conservation of species, rather it should be used as a stimulus to promote research & document a new finding.
Public participation and coordination
All strategies & action plans must be based on the principles of shared responsibility by all the stakeholders. Role of NGOs including local Panchayats, Village Forest Committees, Students, Women groups, Industrial houses, Religious Groups, Ethnic Communities and Nomads should be explored and integrated in the execution of all conservation related initiatives.
Mutual trust and goodwill needs to be strengthened between various state departments and research cum educational institutions for a better flow of ideas and exchange of information for a holistic view of the particular problem.
Awareness regarding various aspects of biodiversity conservation needs to be disseminated across all sections of people and at various levels within state departments with a view to sensitize the general masses and communities for better participation in the programme of biodiversity conservation.
Various Government departments and groups of people must know their areas of concern and responsibility in conserving the biological resources and should co-operate horizontally as well as vertically while implementing various developmental programmes.
Gujjars, Bakerwals, Gaddis, Amchis and other ethnic groups have distinct life styles of their own and their traditional knowledge should be regarded as very valuable input for the planning of various schemes concerning the biodiversity.
Equity & Distribution of Benefits
In the spirit of Article, 19 of the Biodiversity Convention, legislative, administrative and policy measures must be taken by the State Government for the effective participation of local communities and ethnic groups in the biotechnological research activities. All measures must be adopted by the State Government to ensure among these ethnic groups, the sharing of the benefits obtained from use of such a biotechnological innovation based on exploitation of some natural resource, which they have helped to conserve over a longer period. All diverse ethnic groups should be empowered by the Government to control and manage their bio resources by promoting suitable mechanisms and practices for their management and economic use. Whenever an economic or commercial use of some bioresources in an area is developed, the consent of the local communities must be secured through an appropriate mechanism.
Planning and Budgeting
Future planning must revolve around the sustainable use of bio-diversity and bioresources planning must be based on conservation objectives to be enshrined in the Biodiversity Act. Inter departmental co-ordination needs to be promoted during planning of development projects for an effective implementation and execution of those programmes. Status of biodiversity conservation needs to monitored at regular intervals so that proper preventive and remedial actions can be integrated in various developmental plans of the area. All big and small developmental projects like Power Generating Hydel Projects and Industries should integrate the basic concept of biodiversity conservation in their plans and must institutionalize Biodiversity Impact Assessment on the line of Environment Impact Assessment. Forest department need to evolve comprehensive policies on livestock grazing, forest fires, resin extraction, encroachment of forest lands, prevention of pollution and soil conservation so that biodiversity conservation concerns are given due weightage in various ongoing forestry operations. The government need to plan strategies for alternate sources of energy like solar, wind, water, plant based so that consumption of petro-chemicals is kept under check and bio-resources are managed on a sustainable basis. Due importance for the conservation of local strains and varieties of crops and domestic animals as well as their close wild relatives needs to be given in future planning of the State Government. Planning exercise must involve the local bodies, organisations and ethnic groups whenever issues relating to use of bioresources are to be put in the planning process.
Environment Education, Training & Research
Each section of the society whether farmers or pastoralists, children, youth, men or women, Government departments or Voluntary Organizations, academic institutions or scientific organisations and industrial houses need to be educated regarding the on-going initiatives, gaps identified and future priorities in the area of biodiversity conservation.
Role of police, army and para-military forces need to be understood and utilized for evolving biodiversity conservation strategies. Role of eco-task force is one such example which can be replicated in many other areas. Many inaccessible terrains are easily under the approach of military and para-military organizations and they can play a pivotal role in conservation of bio-resources.
Biodiversity databases needs to be prepared at the level of all districts of the state so that effective measures to conserve and protect resource rich sites can be evolved and adopted.
Inter departmental co-ordination needs to be strengthened in the field of biodiversity research so that priority areas are dealt under a multi-disciplinary approach and effective strategies are evolved.
Issues pertaining to Intellectual Property Rights need to be discussed and a proper mechanism needs to be evolved to disseminate the knowledge regarding present status and future implications among all the stakeholders.
Appropriate sensitization of print and electronic media is required so that they do not side-line the issues of biodiversity conservation as their role in highlighting major issues and problems pertaining to biodiversity conservation can contribute a lot in raising peoples awareness and exchanging ideas and thoughts among different stakeholders.
Economic & Legal aspects
Economic evaluation of bio-resources needs to be worked out after taking into consideration not only the market value but also the ecological value of various products and services in the longer perspective.
Benefits accruing from the Intellectual Property Rights need to be equitably distributed among the beneficiaries during the commercial use of bioresources.
Compliance of legislations pertaining to habitat conservation, biodiversity use, pollution control, wild-life protection etc. needs to enforced more stringently by adopting persuasive as well as coercive measures.
Updating the policy framework, legal apparatus and provisions to achieve the objectives of biodiversity conservation need to accord top priority in our future planning.
Ethical & cultural issues
Local people who have remained associated with nature and developed various religious and cultural traditions over hundreds of years need to be given due respect and attention. Their traditional links with plants and animals need to be documented and amalgamated with the scientific knowledge and research.
Environment friendly traditions of local ethnic groups need to be given incentives to promote biodiversity conservation. Detailed ethno botanical and Ethno zoological surveys need to carried out for promoting ethno biological studies in the context of biodiversity conservation.
Local theatre groups need to be encouraged to stage plays and skits which highlight problems pertaining to habitat degradation, protection of forests and wild-life, conservation of wet lands, local health traditions and other religious and cultural practices reflecting the sustainable use of bioresources.
Methodology
As per guidelines and concept papers provided by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, (October, 2000) multipronged approach and methodology was followed to draft the State Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan for J&K.
Steering Committee
The Government of J&K has constituted the Steering Committee vide Government Order No. 1505-GAD of 2002 dt. 29-08-2002. The committee comprises of following members:
i) Chairman Chief Secretary, J&K
ii) Members Financial Commissioner, Finance Department
Financial Commissioner, Agriculture & Rural Development.
Principal Secretary, Planning & Development Department.
Commissioner/Secretary, Forest Department
Pr. Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu & Kashmir
Chairman, State Pollution Control Board,
Chief Wildlife Warden, Jammu & Kashmir
Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir
Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu
Development Commissioner, Fisheries
Director, Science & Technology,
Director, Agriculture, Jammu
Director, Horticulture, Kashmir
Director, Botanical Survey of India, Dehradun
Director, Zoological Survey of India, Dehradun
Director, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta
Vice Chancellor, SKUAST, Srinagar
Dr. Virender Sharma, Environment Advisor, DFID India New Delhi.
Director, Environment & Remote Sensing (Member – Convener)
Data Collection & Compilation
For the preparation of State Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan, officials of Department of Environment & Remote Sensing J&K under the stewardship of then Director, Sh. Vinod Ranjan IFS and Nodal Officer Sh. R.D. Sharma initiated the programme of field visits and data collection from various Governmental & Non-governmental organizations and groups including local ethnic groups, shool & college children, research scholars, professors and scientists of Research Institutions. Later on the work was entrusted to Sh. Pritam Chand, IFS, Director, J&K State Forest Research Institute, vide Government Order No. 248-FST of 2002 dated. 14-05-2002. The job of final compilation including data collection wherever required and not collected earlier was entrusted to Sh. Om Prakash Sharma, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer, Seed Development Division, Jammu. A series of meetings interactions and seminars were organised with various Governmental Departments, Non-Governmental organisations, Research institutions, State Agricultural Universities, University of Jammu and University of Kashmir, local farmer groups, fishermen, tribal leaders, school & college teachers and students, research scholars, scientists and experts of Universities, students of Ayurveda Research etc. to have their inputs, suggestions, research materials and other relevant data like ongoing initiatives, gaps in achieving the desired objectives and future action plans for Biodiversity Conservation. Data was also collected from various M.Phil, Ph.D. thesis of students of Botany, Zoology, Environment, Geography, Geology, Agriculture, Wildlife etc. to compile the relevant information.
A) Primary Data Collection:
The guidelines embodied in the document to be followed for the preparation of the Draft document were circulated among all the stakeholders to elicit their views, suggestions and inputs on the desired lines. Various NGO's, religious & cultural groups, Research & Educational Institutions, University scholars and Professors, Heads of the Departments & other middle level functionaries were involved in the discussions from time to time. Questionnaire pertaining to biodiversity conservation was developed and distributed among various stakeholders especially the Educational Institutions, NGOs and Research Institutions to have their reactions and views on the subject. The format of the said questionnaire is reproduced below:
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Name of individual/ Organization.
2. Method of obtaining data: Individual information/information from local people by questioning/ public meeting/ seminar/ published information.
3. Data of meeting/ seminar/ public hearing (if applicable)
4. Target group contacted.
5. Area covered; No. and name of Localities. Villages & towns.
6. Name of the district/ Region (Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh)
7. List of plants & animals found in the area (Please give common names if Scientific names are not available)
a. Wild plants (Terrestrial/ aquatic)
b. Wild animals (Terrestrial/ aquatic)
c. Domestic animals.
d. Domestic plants used for Agricultural, Horticulture and Sericulture.
(Please also give names of varieties available)
8. List of plants & animals, which were seen in this area but are not found now.
9. How many years earlier were they found? (Please consult elders in your Village)
10. List of plants & animals which are used commercially and how.
11. List of plants & animals which are used for medicines. ( Please consult Ayruvedic, Unani, Homeopathy and other doctors in your area.)
12. List of plants and animals which are used traditionally (e.g. Rope making, Mat making Muras, Fans, Thatches, Brooms, Gum, Resin, Fibre, Wax, Edible fruits and Berries , Fruit boxes, Basket making, Wood carving, Wooden utensils, Furniture, etc. 13. Is there any society or individual which is making efforts for conservation of Specific plants and animals in your area?
If yes, give name and address and specific action taken by them.
14. Which areas/ localities do you think are rich in bio-diversity?
15. Rituals or Cultural activities related to conservation of local plants & animals.
16. Are you aware of folk songs or poems, which promote bio-diversity conservation?If yes, please write them. 17. What in your opinion or in the opinion of the local people, are the causes of change in Biodiversity in your area.
18. Which developmental projects are currently being run by the Govt. in your area (e.g. projects related to environmental improvement, general development, industry, forestry, watershed, flood plain area, etc.). Please list.
19. In the opinion of locals or in your opinion do these projects help/destroy Biodiversity.
20. Which agricultural crop or varieties of crops were being used by locals earlier?
21. Which Horticulture species/ varieties were being used by the local earlier?
22. Which of these do you think need to be promoted or can be revived?
23. How many of these need market support?
24. Does your area have tourism potential?
25. Any other information or suggestion which you may like to give for preparing The State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
Signature
Name of the individual Organisation.
The detail of meetings and interactions held by Sh. Ripu Dhaman Sharma, Soil Conservationist, of Directorate of Environment and Remote Sensing J&K with various departments, agencies, NGOs, Scientists and local people is given from S. No. 1 to S.No. 142 and the detail of meetings and interactions held by Sh. O.P. Sharma, IFS, of State Forest Research Institute, J&K is given from S. No. 151 to S. No. 313 and pertain to period starting from July, 2002. The detail of the interactions and meetings held at the level of Sh. Pritam Chand, IFS, Director, SFRI is given from S. No.143 to S. No. 150. The full detail of these meetings and interactions is given bel0w
S.No Date Venue Department/Agency No. of participants/ persons
1 23.06.00 to 24.06.00 New Delhi Participated in National Workshop on NBSAP at Indian National Science Academy auditorium, New Delhi.
158
2 20.07.00 Talab Tillo Officers and officials of the Agriculture Department 7
3 26.07.00 Kathua. Officers and officials of the Fisheries Department 6
4 28.07.00 Udhampur Officers and officials of the Departments including the various. DFO, BDO,PO-Tikri, Jungle Gali.
23 5 30.07.00 Jammu. Officers and officials of the Forest Information Centre, Jammu. 3
6 12.08.00 Udhaywala. Officers and officials of the Horticulture Department. 16
7 16.08.00 Talab Tillo Officials of Agriculture Department. 7
8 02.09.00 Jammu. Officials of Sericulture Department. 16
9 06.09.00 Jammu. Scientists of the Regional Research Laboratory. 2
10 30.12.00 Miran Sahib. Officers and officials of the Forest Training Institute, Miran Sahib. 3
11 20.01.01 R.S.Pura Officers and officials of the SKUAST. 11
12 22.01.01 Rai Sechani. NGO and locals 7
13 11.02.01 Mathwar. Project Officer, Mathwar. 6
14 23.02.01 to 25.02.01 Miran Sahib. Officers and officials of the Forest Training Institute, Miran Sahib. Interaction with trainees 15
15 18.03.01 to 21.03.01 Srinagar. To obtain data from Universities, Agriculture Deptt. , Horticulture Deptt., Sheep Husbandry Deptt and from Sectoral Officers of Environment & Remote Sensing.
59 16 24.03.01 Katra / Reasi. DFO, Reasi. To secure data from Reasi Forest Division. 5
17 27.03.01 Katra / Reasi. To secure data from Reasi Forest Division. 5
18 28.03.01 to 29.03.01 Patnitop & Sanasar.. Public Meeting. To study the impact of Tourism in Patnitop & Sanasar areas.
35 19 08.04.01 Sunder bani, Nowshera & Rajouri. Discussions with
R.O. Sunder Bani.
DFO, Nowshera.
DFO, Rajouri and others 14
21 20 09.04.01 Rajouri / Shadra Shrief. Discussion with DFO, Rajouri & DFO, S.F, P.O. Sukhtao Project and Public Meeting at Shadra Shrief.
34 21 10.04.01 Mendhar, Majalkote, Pooch. Discussion with DFO, Poonch and others. 9
22 11.04.01 Poonch. Discussion with DFO, Poonch and the officials of other Departments. 9 23 12.04.01 Poonch to Jammu via Rajouri and Nowshera. Meeting with :
DFO, Rajouri,
DFO-SF, Rajouri,
P.O. Sukhtatoo Project DFO, Nowshera
and others
24 22.04.01 Patnitop, Sanasar, Batote. Visited the area to get input from DFO, Working Plan and others 25 24.05.01 to 25.05.01 Srinagar
Meeting regarding preparation of State Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan.
26 01.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with:
Scientists of R.R.L.
Director, RRL Jammu.
Drector, ZSI, Kolkata.
Director, BSI, Kolkata.
Deptt. of Botany, Jammu University.
Chief Wild Life Warden, Jammu.
Director, International Wetland, New Delhi.
Confederation of Vol. Organisation and J&K Almikhudai Khidmatgar Association, Jammu.
Prof. & Head of Tree Improvement, University of Hort. & Forestry, Solan (H.P).
Emeritus Scientist, High Altitude Zoology Field Station, ZSI, Solan (H.P.).
Coordinator, Directorate of Environment & Remote Sensing (J&K). 28
27 04.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with HOD, Department of Environment Sciences, Jammu University.
Department of Environment Sciences, Jammu University. 4 28 09.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with, President, J&K Confederation of Social Voluntary and Charitable Organisations (Regd.) and others
21 29 11.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with, General Secretary, J&K Confederation, President, almi Khudai Khidmatgar Association, Shakti Nagar, Jammu and others.
9 30 12.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with the officers and officials of the Department of Zoology, Jammu University.
6 31 13.06.01 to 15.06.01 New Delhi Participation in the Mid-term National Workshop on NBSAP at Indian National Science Academy auditorium, New Delhi.
149 32 13.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with Treasurer, J&K, Confederation, President, Young Blood Association, Laxmi Nagar, Sarwal Jammu and others.
9 33 14.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with the Convener, Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action, Panjthirthi Jammu / Ranbir Library, Jammu.
5 34 15.06.01 Jammu. SAWERA, Channi Himmat, Jammu. .3 35 16.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Botany, Jammu University.
And
Pollution Control Board. 7
3 36 18.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Botany, Jammu University. 5 37 19.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology,
Jammu University. 6 38 20.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Environmental Scineces, Jammu University.
15 39 21.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Secy. Neha Ghar, Kachi Chawani, Jammu.
57
40 22.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Chairman, Manav Kalyan Mission, Shanjena.
41
41 23.06.01. Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology, Jammu University.
12 42 25.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the President, Women Welfare Society, Kachi Chawni, Jammu. 200. 43 26.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology, Jammu University. 6 44 27.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology, Jammu University.
5 45 28.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Chairperson, 25. 46 29.06.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology, Jammu University.
2 47 12.07.01 Jammu. Meeting with the Central Government Pension &Welfare Association., 14- Apna Vihar, Kujwani, Jammu.
1 48 16.07.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Botany,
Women College, Jammu. 8
49 18.07.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology,
Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Panjthirthi, Jammu.
7
6 50 19.07. 01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology. .6
51 20.07.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Environment Science. 9
52 23.07.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Botany. 4
53 24.07.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology. 5
54 26.07.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the R.R.L, Jammu.
Directorate of Soil Conservation, Janipur. 7
5 55 02.08.01 R.S.Pura. Meeting with officers and officials of the SKUAST 11 56 03.08.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Agriculture Department, Talab Tillo.
7 57 06.08.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Horticulture Department. 6 58 07.08.01 Miran Sahib, Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Forest Training Institute, Miran Sahib. 4 59 08.08.01 Miran Sahib, Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Forest Training Institute, Ranbir Library, Jammu. 7 60 13.08.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Director, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Jammu. 5 61 14.08.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Director, Agriculture Department, Jammu. 7 62 18.08.01 Udhampur. Meeting with officers and officials of the Secy. Samaj Kalyan Manch, Udhampur.
42 63 21.08.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the East Circle, Jammu.
Ranbir Library, Jammu. 5
1 64 21.09.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Conservator of Forest Working Plan. 6 65 22.09.01 Udhampur. Meeting with officers and officials of the Rural Development Department. 14 66 24.09.01 Udhampur. DFO, Udhampur. 6 67 DFO, SF, Udhampur. 5 68 PO, Chenani Project. 3 69 DFO, Ramban, 6 70 DFO, SF, Ramban. 2 71 25.09.01 Srinagar. Discussion with Jr. Scientist, Directorate of Environment & Remote Sensing.
Environmental Forester (Project Officer, Wular), Directorate of Environment & Remote Sensing. Scientific Assistants, Directorate of Environment & Remote Sensing. 5 72 26.09.01 Kargil. Mass Contact Programme
at Govt. Higher Sec. School (Girls), Kargil.
DFO, Kargil; Soil Conservation Officer, Kargil; Chief Agricultural Officer, Chief Horticultural Officer, Research Scientists of Zonal Agricultural Research Station & Krishi Vigyan Kendara (NATP), Kargil and others 560 73 27.09.01 Kargil Meeting/discussions with Jr. Scientist (PB &G),Zonal Agricultural Research Station & Krishi Vigyan Kendra (NATP) SKUAST, Kargil. Jr. Scientist (Agronomy) and others 12 74 28.09.01 Kargil & Leh. Conducted mass contact programme at Govt. College, Kargil; Mass contact at Higher Sec. School, Mingi, Kargil. Meeting with Lecturers and Officers of District Institute of Education and Training, Kargil. 415 75 29.09.01 Leh Meeting with Ladakh Women near Pather Sahib. Discussion with Officers and Scientists of Field Research Laboratory. 125 76 01.10.01 Leh. Discussions/meeting with DFO, Leh, Project Officer Non-Timber Forest Produce, Leh; Wild Life Officer, Leh.; Soil Conservationist Officer. 29 77 02.10.01
Leh. Meeting and discussions with Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, LEDEG, Leh. 32 78 03.10.01 Leh. SKUAST, Leh. 10 79 04.10.01 Leh. Study of field area around the Indus River. & Public meeting. 65 80 05.10.01 Kargil to Sringar. Journey enroute held discussions with locals. 90 81 06.10.01 Srinagar. Discussions with the Officers of Environment & Remote Sensing. 11 82 07.10.01 Srinagar to Jammu. Enroute Studied change in vegetation & impact of man on Biodiversity, 28 83 12.10.01 Kathua Meeting and discussions with DFO, Kathua; DFO, SF, Kathua and Wild Life Officer of Kathua. 21
84 13.10.01 Udhampur. DFO, Udhampur;
DFO-SF, Udhampur,
A.C. Rural Develop-ment Project Officer, Tikri-Jungle Gali. 15 85 14.10.01 Mansar. To study the Lake Ecology. 31 86 17.10.01 Surinsar. To study the Lake Ecology. 18 87 18.10.01 Chandigarh. Interaction with the members of State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. 36 88 20.10.01 Chandigarh. Meeting and discussions with the participants of Northern Region meeting organized by Punjab State Council for Science & Technology.
36 89 24.10.01 Srinagar. Meeting with Director, Environment & Remote Sensing, discussion to get imput from Padder, Bhaderwah, Loran, Gool Gulab Garh etc. 23 90 27.10.01 Udhampur. Meeting and discussion with DFO, Udhampur;
DFO-SF, Udhampur,
A.C. Rural Development Project Officer, Tikri-Jungle Gali. 30 91 09.11.01 Riasi. Meeting at Office of DFO, Reasi and other 6 92 12.11.01 Mahore Meeting with DFO, Mahore and others 5 93 21.11.01 Udhampur. Meeting with Gujjar / Bakerwals. 127 94 24.11.01 New Delhi Held discussion on Tel. Phone with Sh. Ashish Kothari and Vibha Ahuja.. 2 95 28.11.01 Nowshera. Attended Office of DFO, Nowshera and to get requisite data. 15 96 29.11.01 Srinagar. To get the data of the Work done in the Kashmir Valley. 12
97 01.12.01 Ramban Meeting and discussion with DFO, Ramban & R.O., Ramban and others 6
98 03.12.01 to 04.12.01 Srinagar. Visited Universities, Agriculture Department, Sheep Husbandry Department, Field Tours, Office of Directorate of Environment & Remote Sensing and held discussion
25 99 05.12.01 Srinagar to Jammu. Interaction with local officers. 6 100 06.12.01 to 08.12.01 Nowshera / Rajouri, Poonch. Visited different Offices to distribute Questionnaire and to get input for SBSAP. 28 101 18.12.01 Udhaywala & back. Meeting with officers and officials of the Horticulture Department. 9 102 19.12.01 Jammu. Meeting with officers and officials of the Sheep & Animal Husbandry Department. 5 103 104 24.12.01 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Science & Technology Department. 4 105 01.02.02
Kathua To get data from different Officers from Kathua & distribution of Questionnaire. 21 106 02-02-02 Mansar, Jammu Governmental officials, NGO’s, School children and locals participated on World Wetland Day More than 600 107 23-05-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment Sciences, Jammu University & Library of the Department. 6 108 24-05-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Botany, Jammu University & Library of the Department. 8 109 27-05-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology & Library of the Department
Pollution Control Board. 10 110 28-05-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Department of Biotechnology, Jammu University.
Ranbir Higher Sec. School, Jammu. 10 111 29-05-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with President, (RDASR). 10 112 30-05-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with Secy. (RDASR). 3 113
30-05-02 --do-- Meeting and discussions with Secy. (JKTTS). 3 114 30-05-02 --do-- Meeting and discussions with Secy. (JWDO). 2 115 30-05-02 --do-- General Manager. 1 116 31-05-02 Udhampur. President, (SPTWS), Udhampur. 2 117 31-05-02 --do-- President, Jagarati, Udhampur. 4 118 04-06-02 Jammu. NGO 15 119 05-06-02 R.S.Pura. SKUAST 4 120 07-06-02 R.S.Pura. SKUAST 5 121 08-06-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of JK Women Welfare Society, Satwari. 21 122 09-06-02 R.S.Pura. SKUAST 6 123 10-06-02 R.S.Pura. --do-- 5 124 10-06-02 R.S.Pura. --do-- 7 125 11-06-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Department of Zoology,
Jammu University & consultation of Ph.D thesis. 11 126 12-06-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of President, SSDE, Gadha Dhar Mandir, M. Mandir. 5 127 13-06-02 Jammu. President, J&K Prayavaran Sansatha. 3 128 13-06-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Secy. Neha Ghar, Kachi Chawni, Jammu. 6 129 13-06-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Chairman, Manav Kalyan Mission, Shonjana. 21 130 13-06-02 Jammu. Secy. , J&K Gandhi Smarak Vedhi, C/o Canal Road, Jammu. 5 131 14-06-02 R.S.Pura Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of President, Sahyog Bhavan, R.S.Pura, Jammu. 15 132 15-06-02 Jammu. President, AWARE. 2 133 16-06-02 Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of President, Women Welfare Society, Kachi Chawni, Jammu. 35 134 17-06-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Atman College of Education, Kujwani and others 97 135 17-06-02 New Delhi Environment Adviser. Contacted on Telephone. 1
136 18-06-02 Kishtwar President, (SRCO), Kishtwar. 4
137 19-06-02 Doda President, Bhoo Mitra Sangh, Doda. 5
138 20-06-02 Jammu. Station Director, Door Darshan Kendra, Jammu.
2 139 20-06-02 --do-- JK Channel, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. 2 140 20-06-02 --do-- Manager, Sity Channel, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. 2 141 20-06-02 --do-- Jt. Director, Information Department, Jammu. 2 142 20-06-02 --do-- Station Manager, All India Radio, Jammu. 3 143 00-00-02 Srinagar Director, Agriculture 10. 144 00-00-02 Srinagar Director Horticulture 12 145 00-00-02 Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Director Animal Husbandry 8 146 00-00-02 Srinagar Director Archives 4 147 00-00-02 Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Director, Floriculture, Parks and Gardens 5 148 00-00-02 Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Director, Research , SKUAST, Shalimar Sgr. 16 149 00-00-02 TRC Srinagar Director, Fisheries Srinagar 3 150 00-00-02 TRC Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Chief Wild Life Warden J&K Srinagar 15 151 02.07.02 R.S.Pura. Head & Associate Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST, R.S.Pura. 5
152 --do—
Jammu Director, Research, SKUAST Campus, Railway Road, Jammu. 6 153 --do-- Jammu. Prof. Water Management, Pauni Chack, SKUAST Campus, Jammu. 5 154 04.07.02 Jammu. Chief Engineer, Ravi-Tawi Irrigation. 5 155 08.07.02 Jammu. Chief Engineer, PHE Department, Jammu. 6 156 --do-- Jammu. Executive Engineer, Tube Well Irrigation Division, Jammu. 5 157 --do-- Jammu. Chief Engineer, I&FC Department, Jammu. 5 158 31.07.02 Jammu. Director, Sheep & Animal Husbandry. 4 159 --do-- Jammu. Director, Agriculture. 7 160 --do-- Jammu. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Director, Horticulture. 11 161 13.08.02 Jammu. The Chief Conservator of Forests, Social Forestry, Jammu, DFO-SF, Jammu. 12 162 31.10.02 Jammu. Dy. Director, Office of Directorate of Agriculture, J&K Government, (Central), Jammu. 7 163 23.07.02 Jammu. Journey 164 24.07.02 Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment & Remote Sensing, Srinagar. 12 165 25.07.02 Srinagar. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Sheep Husbandry Farm, Dachigam. 10 166 26.07.02 Srinagar. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Botanical Garden & Public. 35 167 27.07.02 Srinagar. Field. 39 168 28.07.02 Srinagar. Dachigam National Park. 16 169 29.07.02 Srinagar. Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Fishery Department, Dachigam. 9 170 10-07-02 Batote & Bhaderrwah Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 10 171 11-07-02 Bhaderwah Locals 8 172 12-07-02 Bhaderwah Local folk healers 7 173 13-07-02 Patnitop & Manthal Locals 12 174 23-07-02 Banihal Locals 7 175 24-07-02 Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment 13 176 25-07-02 Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment 8 177 26-07-02 Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment 7 178 27-07-02 Srinagar Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment 9 179 28-07-02 Ramban Locals 13 180 29-07-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 8 181 30-07-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 7 182 01-08-02 Jammu Jammu University 3 183 02-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Agriculture 8 184 03-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Horticulture 5 185 07-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Animal Husbandry 7 186 08-08-02 Jammu Jammu University 8 187 09-08-02 Jammu Jammu University, SKUAST & Wildlife 15 188 10-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 12 189 11-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of SKUAST Udheywala 7 190 12-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment & University 4 191 13-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 3 192 14-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of P.H.E. Department 5 193 17-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of J&K Pollution Control Board 4 194 19-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of I.W.D.P. 5 195 21-08-02 Miran Sahib Locals 11 196 23-08-02 Jammu Locals 8 197 27-08-02 Janipur Locals 15 198 28-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 8 199 29-08-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 11 200 02-09-02 Akhnoor Locals 15 201 03-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment 5 202 04-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Social Forestry 9 203 05-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 3 204 06-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Environment 8 205 07-09-02 Bantalab Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Ayurveda Research Institute 48 206 10-09-02 R.S.Pura Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of SKUAST 23 207 11-09-02 Miran Sahib Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Training School 18 208 12-09-02 Jammu Jammu University 8 209 14-09-02 Nandni Village Locals 13. 210 16-09-02 Sohanjana Village Locals 19 211 17-09-02 Jammu NGO 7 212 18-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Regional Research Laboratory 8 213 19-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Social Forestry 7 214 20-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of University 11 215 21-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 5 216 23-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest 8 217 25-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest 7 218 26-09-02 Jammu Meeting with the Scientists of Regional Research Laboratory 15 219 27-09-02 Jammu Discussion with Scientists of Regional Research Laboratory 13 220 28-09-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Regional Research Laboratory 14 221 04-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 3 222 07-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Wildlife Department 30 223 10-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of IWDP 8 224 12-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 5 225 17-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Botany Department, University of Jammu 11 226 18-10-02 Jammu Locals 13 227 22-10-02 Jammu Gandhi Nagar College 8 228 23-10-02 Jammu Parade College 7 229 25-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Integrated Pest Management Depatt. 6 230 26-10-02 Jammu Locals & University Professors 18 231 28-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Regional Research Laboratory 8 232 29-10-02 Gajansoo, Marh & Bantalab Village Locals 22 233 30-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology Deptt. of Jammu University 3 234 31-10-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Department 5 235 01-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of G.M. Science College 9 236 03-11-02 R.S. Pura, (Nanowali Village) Local farmers 11 237 05-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of University & Fisheries Department 8 238 06-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Protection Force 5 239 07-11-02 Jammu, Kunjwani Pond Locals 8 240 08-11-02 Jammu & Nagrota Village Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of University & Parade College and locals 18 241 09-11-02 Miran Sahib Locals 13 242 10-11-02 Batehra Village Locals & NGO 21 243 11-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of University & office 17 244 12-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Botany Deptt. of Jammu University 3 245 13-11-02 Jammu G.G.M. Science College 11 246 14-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Zoology Jammu University 5 247 15-11-02 Jammu University & SKUAST Udheywala 7 248 18-11-02 Jammu University & Locals Chhani Chuadi Village 28 249 19-11-02 Kanachak, Jhiri fair Locals and officials of various Departments 53 250 20-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Department of Environ-ment, Jammu Univ. 8 251 21-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of J&K Pollution Control Board 3 252 22-11-02 Jammu SKUAST 5 253 23-11-02 Jammu Jammu University 8 254 26-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Wildlife Department 5 255 28-11-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Police Department 4 256 30-11-02 Jammu Jammu University 5 257 02-12-02 Jammu SKUAST & Animal Husbandry Department 8 258 03-12-02 Miran Sahib Locals 18 259 04-12-02 Jammu University 5 260 05-12-02 Jammu Locals 17 261 07-12-02 Akhnoor Locals 18 262 09-12-02 Jammu University SKUAST 8 263 10-12-02 Jammu University 7 264 12-12-02 Jammu SKUAST 5 265 13-12-02 Jammu University 4 266 14-12-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Police Department 5 267 16-12-02 Jammu SKUAST 3 268 18-12-02 Jammu SKUAST 4 269 19-12-02 Jammu University 8 270 20-12-02 Jammu Jammu University 8 271 23-12-02 Jammu & Miran Sahib Jammu University & Locals 20 272 24-12-02 Samba Locals 16 273 26-12-02 Jammu University & R.R.L. 14 274 27-12-02 Jammu R.R.L. 15 275 28-12-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of SKUAST 7 276 30-12-02 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Hydrology Department 4 277 31-12-02 Nagrota Village Locals 11 278 02-01-03 Jammu R.R.L. 8 279 03-01-03 Jammu University 5 280 04-01-03 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Fisheries Department 5 281 06-01-03 Jammu University (Geology Department) 8 282 08-01-03 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Wildlife 4 283 10-01-03 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Forest Protection Force 3 284 11-01-03 Jammu University (Geography Department) 6 285 15-01-03 Jammu SKUAST 8 286 16-01-03 Jammu University 3 287 18-01-03 Bantalab Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Ayurvedic Institute 7 288 19-01-03 Jammu Locals 23 289 20-01-03 Jammu SKUAST 5 290 21-01-03 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of Horticulture Department 8 291 22-01-03 Jammu P.G. Department of Geology & Geography 11 292 23-01-03 Jammu University 13 293 24-01-03 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Department of J&K State Pollution Control Board 4 294 25-01-03 Jammu SKUAST Udheywala 5 295 27-01-03 Jammu SKUAST, P.C.B. & Jammu University 11 296 28-01-03 Jammu SKUAST 3 297 30-01-03 Jammu SFRI, Gandhi Nagar College 5 298 31-01-03 Jammu SFRI, Dogra Hall Forest Complex 4 299 01-02-03 Jammu Women College Parade & Women College Gandhi Nagar 23 300 04-02-03 Jammu Gandhi Nagar College & SFRI 301 05-02-03 Jammu SKUAST, Udhaywala, Division of Olericulture 5 302 06-02-03 Jammu Mubarak Mandi, Deptt. Of Floriculture 6 303 07-02-03 Jammu SITI Cable, Discussion on Forests & NBSAP 2 304 08-02-03 Jammu Jammu University Deptt. Of Zoology (Participants of ISHG Conference) 18 305 09-02-03 Jammu Jammu University (Participants of ISHG Conference) 14. 306 10-02-03 Jammu Jammu University, Deptt. Of Environmental Sciences 5 307 11-02-03 Jammu Meeting and discussions with officers and officials of the Deppt. of Division of Olericulture (SKUAST) 3 308 12-02-03 Jammu Meeting with Prof. R.L. Dhar and Prof. S.P.S. Dutta 3 309 14-02-03 R.S. Pura SKUAST 7 310 15-02-03 Akhnoor Meeting with locals 11 311 22-02-03 Jammu University of Jammu (Deptt. Of Biotechnology) 5 312 24-02-03 Jammu Discussion on Radio Kashmir, Jammu 3 313 25-02-03 Katra Interaction with local organization “Trikuta Sahitya Sangam” 28
