Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 12: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated Eco-Vista at Raika Park Jammu, a state-of-the-art museum that showcases forest treasures of Jammu and Kashmir.
Javed Rana, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that Eco-Vista is a significant step forward in restoring and preserving the natural heritage of beautiful region. He said that it redefines sustainability from a reactive measure to a proactive, regenerative strategy.
Eco-Vista has been developed as a state-of-the-art museum dedicated to showcasing the rich, diverse and invaluable forest treasures of Jammu & Kashmir. It displays rich collection of forest products, geological rock samples, antlers, seeds, cross sections of wood, arts and crafts among other products.
While praising the Department of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing for the concept, the Minister said that Eco-Vista is not just another museum, it is a living tribute to the unparalleled beauty and ecological significance of our forests.
“Through its innovative exhibits, photographs, samples, and models, this museum brings to life the extraordinary bounty of our forests,” he said.
Commissioner Secretary, Forests, Ecology & Environment, Sheetal Nanda, said that Eco-Vista has given a sense of completion to the Raika Park. She said that nature interpretation centers like Eco-Vista helps to get more in touch with nature and we all should take responsibility in environmental protection and preservation.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Suresh Kumar Gupta, while speaking on the occasion said that we need to replicate Eco-Vistas to other locations. He further called upon the concerned to spread a concerted awareness campaign in schools, colleges so that students will learn about the treasures of our forest.
Meanwhile, Javed Rana announced an allocation of Rs 1 crore for establishment of a state-of-the-art multipurpose marketing centre at Panjgrain, Nagrota.
The initiative, dedicated on behalf of the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, aims to support locals of the constituency with a centralized platform for marketing and commercial activities.
Speaking at the event, the Minister emphasized the Government’s commitment towards holistic development of the UT. He reiterated the Chief Minister’s vision of empowering communities through sustainable and inclusive initiatives.
The proposed marketing facility will be established under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) which will cater to diverse sectors and is expected to boost local trade and employment opportunities. The process for identification of a suitable place has been initiated and the facility will be established at an earliest.
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