The Jammu & Kashmir Wildlife Protection Act, 1978, was enacted to give fillip to the conservation movement for wild species and Habitat in the state.
Subsequently, in the year 1982 under the provisions of the Act, a full fledged Department of Wildlife Protection came into existence with the mandate of conservation, preservation and promotion of the Faunal and Floral heritage of the state.
Draft Eco-Tourism Policy - 2016 of J&K State. Comments/Suggestions are invited from stakeholders / NGO's / Departments within 4 weeks time
