Kargil, May 26 : The District Legal Services Authority Kargil in collaboration with Government Degree College Kargil organised an educational and awareness tour to Fokar on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day, aimed at promoting environmental consciousness and legal awareness regarding biodiversity conservation among students.
The programme, held on May 22, brought together faculty members, legal officers, non-teaching staff and students for a day-long awareness initiative focusing on ecological preservation and sustainable practices in Ladakh’s fragile Himalayan environment.
The tour commenced from the college campus after participants were briefed about biodiversity conservation, safety protocols and the environmental importance of the region. As part of the programme, a nature walk was conducted from Shagaran to Rzong in the Fokar area, where students explored native plant species, medicinal herbs and ecological features unique to the region.
During the field interaction, Assistant Professor of Botany Dr. Tsetan Dolkar explained the importance of preserving local ecosystems and maintaining ecological balance in high-altitude regions vulnerable to climate-related changes.
Addressing participants at Rzong, Assistant Professor of Zoology Dr. Abid Hussain spoke about environmental challenges including biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, climate change and unsustainable human practices affecting Ladakh’s ecosystem.
Secretary DLSA Kargil Chemit Yurgyal delivered a session linking environmental conservation with moral and social responsibility, urging students to adopt sustainable lifestyles and promote awareness within their communities.
Legal awareness sessions were also conducted by Advocate Nissar Hussain, who discussed environmental laws and constitutional provisions related to biodiversity protection.
Another interactive session led by Assistant Professor Dr. Zakir Hussain focused on climate change, water scarcity and ecological degradation in Ladakh.
Organisers said the programme aimed to combine environmental education with legal awareness and community participation while encouraging students to actively contribute towards conservation and sustainable living practices.
