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Jammu & Kashmir Govt Declares Bungus Meadows Protected From Large-Scale Construction
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government has announced that Bungus and surrounding high-altitude meadows will be safeguarded against large-scale construction projects.
The Jammu & Kashmir government today announced that the Bungus region and its high-altitude meadows will remain protected from large‑scale construction activities.
The decision aims to preserve the fragile alpine ecosystem and prevent environmental degradation in an area known for its unique flora and fauna. By restricting development, authorities hope to maintain biodiversity and support local livelihoods that depend on the meadows.
Officials said the protection will be enforced through updated land‑use regulations and monitoring mechanisms, ensuring that any future projects comply with environmental safeguards.
The decision aims to preserve the fragile alpine ecosystem and prevent environmental degradation in an area known for its unique flora and fauna. By restricting development, authorities hope to maintain biodiversity and support local livelihoods that depend on the meadows.
Officials said the protection will be enforced through updated land‑use regulations and monitoring mechanisms, ensuring that any future projects comply with environmental safeguards.