Srinagar, June 28 -- Scoring an impressive 92.97 percent, Dachigam ranked first among 438 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries assessed across the country, marking a significant milestone for the region's conservation efforts.

"This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the park's outstanding conservation standards, adaptive management, and ecological protection protocols," said a spokesperson from the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu and Kashmir.

The MEE, a tool developed under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, assesses how effectively protected areas are managed. It evaluates factors such as biodiversity conservation, habitat management, protection measures, community participation, and ...