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Politics
J&K Draft Mountain Policy Sets Up New Authority, Enacts Law to Curb Violations
✍️ Greater Kashmir
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 12:16 PM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government has drafted a new mountain policy that introduces a dedicated authority and a legal framework to address violations.
The Jammu & Kashmir government has unveiled a draft mountain policy that establishes a dedicated authority to oversee mountainous regions and enforce regulations.
The policy introduces a new legal framework aimed at addressing violations, with provisions for swift action and penalties for non-compliance.
Officials say the move will protect fragile ecosystems, regulate development projects, and ensure sustainable use of mountain resources.
The draft is now open for public consultation, and the government plans to finalize the policy after incorporating stakeholder feedback.
The policy introduces a new legal framework aimed at addressing violations, with provisions for swift action and penalties for non-compliance.
Officials say the move will protect fragile ecosystems, regulate development projects, and ensure sustainable use of mountain resources.
The draft is now open for public consultation, and the government plans to finalize the policy after incorporating stakeholder feedback.