Budgam March 5 (KNS), April 5 -- On the occasion of International Day of Conscience, observed on 5th April 2025, the Pir Panjal Forest Division launched a campaign" Plastic Free Forests" aimed at promoting environmental consciousness, preventing forest fires through sustainable practices & indigenous knowledge systems.

The officials from Raithan Forest Range and Dood Ganga Range organized an awareness campaign focused on promoting plastic-free forests around Doodhpathri , Yusmarg and Nilnag areas which are visited by tourists in good numbers on a daily basis.The event witnessed active participation from local communities, forest department and other stakeholders like shopkeepers and local residents.

"The primary objective of the campaig...