Srinagar, June 29 -- Dachigam National Park has secured the highest management effectiveness evaluation (MEE) score in the country in the latest cycle conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India.

"Dachigam topped the list of 438 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries assessed across the country, scoring a remarkable 92.97 percent, a testimony to the park's outstanding conservation standards, adaptive management, and ecological protection protocols," the WII spokesperson said.

The Wildlife Institute of India was established under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate.

This recognition is a tribute to the tireless efforts of the officials and frontline staff of the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu and Kashmir, w...