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BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of demarcation of the Hokarsar Wetland, a designated Ramsar Site, being carried out by Revenue and allied departments. The meeting was attended by the ACR Budgam, Afroza Bano; SDM (West) Srinagar, Irfan Bahadur; DFO Photo Interpretation Division J&K, DFO Settlement & Demarcation Srinagar, Range Officer Hokarsar, Naib Tehsildar Regional Director Survey & Land Records Srinagar, and the Settlement Assistant, Regional Director S&LR Srinagar.
During the meeting, the DC reviewed in detail the current status of field verification, boundary assessment, geo-referenced mapping, and availability of relevant records with each department. He stressed the importance of accurate, scientific demarcation to ensure long-term conservation and protection of the wetland.
The DC emphasised for enhanced coordination between Revenue, Forest, Police, and Survey & Land Records teams. The DC further instructed the concerned agencies to submit updated status reports, expedite pending tasks, and ensure that the demarcation exercise is completed in a technically sound manner.
He said that Hokarsar Wetland, needs to be protected through robust management and clear boundary identification to prevent encroachment and ensure its ecological sustainability.