Srinagar, Oct 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday declared open the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit in Jammu and Kashmir, jointly organized by SKUAST-K and the Integrated Mountain Initiative.
In his address, the Chief Minister stressed the need to balance development with environmental preservation. He stated that development in key sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, infrastructure and tourism must be guided by sustainable practices.
He emphasized that protecting mountain ecosystems is essential to securing the livelihoods and prosperity of future generations.
On the occasion, Minister for Agriculture Production Javed Ahmad Dar and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani were present.
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