The Army’s Fire and Fury Corps and the Ladakh administration have taken a historic step by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on World Wildlife Day, aiming to conserve the high-altitude ecology and iconic wildlife of the region.
The agreement aligns with the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) program and involves significant collaboration between the Fire and Fury Corps and the Forest, Ecology, and Environment Department of the Union territory administration.
The initiative will focus on sustaining flagship species like the snow leopard and Himalayan wolf while fostering eco-friendly practices. A joint Snow Leopard Conservation Cell will be established, ensuring coordinated efforts to protect the ecologically sensitive highlands of Ladakh.
(With inputs from agencies.)