Srinagar, Oct 24 (UNI) The 760 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) of Project Beacon organised a rally yesterday at the tourist resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district to promote snow leopard conservation and raise awareness about the elusive species.
The rally, titled “23 Minutes for Snow Leopards,” was themed: “Snow leopards can walk up to 80 km in a single stretch, how far can you go?” The event aimed to highlight the endurance of snow leopards while promoting wildlife conservation, fitness, and environmental responsibility.
Officer-in-Charge of Gulmarg Detachment, Captain Vaibhav Bhosale, along with Jawans of Project Beacon, participated, reaffirming the organisation's commitment to protecting the animal and preserving India’s high-altitude wildlife. Captain Bhosale urged Jawans to actively engage in wildlife awareness initiatives, emphasising the importance of community involvement.
Known as the ‘ghost of the mountains’ for its elusive nature, the snow leopard is a flagship species of the Indian Himalayas. According to statistics, there are only 718 snow leopards spread across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) states that the high-altitude Kishtwar Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir, encompassing the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park (KHANP), Warwan, and Paddar Valley, are a critical stronghold for the species.
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