GCC to hold seminar on J&K’s environmental challenges today

The Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC), a coalition of prominent civil society members, will host a public seminar today (June 25) to address ecological challenges threatening the region’s fragile ecosystem.

The event, titled “Protection of Natural Environment in Jammu & Kashmir,” will be held at The Institution of Engineers at Sonwar. Dr Karan Singh, the region’s former Sadar-e-Riyasat, will be the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address.

The panel also includes retired IAS officer and wildlife conservationist MK Ranjitsinh, alongside retired Lt. Gen RS Reen, who will be the Guest of Honors. According to GCC Chairman, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai and Secretary Mohammad Rafi, the proceedings will begin at 2 pm.