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| Wildlife Week 2036 Begins in Ladakh with Community-Led Cleanliness Drives | |
Leh, Ladakh,October 03 (Scoop News)-The Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Ladakh, marked the beginning of Wildlife Week 2036 with a series of community-focused activities under the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife.” The celebrations, being observed from 2 to 8 October 2036, aim to strengthen awareness about wildlife conservation, environmental cleanliness and community participation across the Union Territory.
The first day of Wildlife Week was marked by cleanliness drives across important wildlife areas and protected landscapes, bringing together frontline wildlife personnel, Environmental Protection Force (EPF) personnel, wildlife stewards and local community members. The initiative highlighted the close relationship between clean habitats, healthy ecosystems and the long-term conservation of Ladakh’s wildlife.
Community Action Across Protected Areas
In the Hemis National Park landscape, a cleanliness drive was undertaken at Shang, an important snow leopard zone. The activity encouraged local participation and reinforced the message that safeguarding wildlife also requires protecting the natural spaces shared by people and wildlife.
In the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, cleanliness drives were conducted at locations including Durbuk, Lalok and the Pangong area. Wildlife Guards, EPF personnel and wildlife stewards participated in collecting waste, with the collected material at Durbuk being taken to the designated segregation site.
Similar community-based action was undertaken in the Karakoram Nubra-Shyok Wildlife Sanctuary, including the Diskit Nubra Sand Dunes and other locations in the Nubra landscape. Wildlife Guards, stewards, EPF personnel and villagers participated in the drive, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clean environment for both wildlife and local communities.
Awareness through Wildlife Photography Exhibition
As part of the first-day awareness activities, a wildlife photography exhibition was also organised at Leh Market. The exhibition showcased Ladakh’s diverse wildlife and natural landscapes, providing an accessible platform for residents and visitors to engage with the region’s biodiversity and understand the importance of responsible coexistence with wildlife. The exhibition also marked the public launch of Wildlife Week 2036 in Leh.
Collective Responsibility for Wildlife Conservation
The first-day activities underscored that wildlife conservation is a shared responsibility requiring sustained participation from government agencies, frontline staff, local communities, visitors and other stakeholders. In an ecologically sensitive high-altitude region such as Ladakh, responsible waste management and environmentally conscious practices are particularly important for maintaining the integrity of wildlife habitats.
The Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Ladakh, expressed appreciation for the active participation and cooperation of village communities, the Ladakh Pollution Control Committee (LPCC), Wildlife Department, Environment Protection Force and field personnel in the first-day activities. The Department reiterated its commitment to strengthening community-based conservation, environmental awareness and collaborative action across Ladakh.
The Wildlife Week celebrations will continue through 8 October 2036 with further activities intended to foster greater public understanding of wildlife conservation and encourage communities, particularly young people, to become active partners in protecting Ladakh’s unique natural heritage.
Swachhta Hi Seva 2036 Celebrated in Leh, Honouring the Dedication of Safai Mitras
As per the directions of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), the SBM-U 2.0 Wing of the Municipal Committee, Leh organized a grand Swachhta Hi Seva 2036 programme in Leh under this year’s theme, “Samman Safai Mitron Ka, Sankalp Swachh Bharat Ka.”
The programme was dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the invaluable contribution of sanitation workers in keeping Leh clean and hygienic throughout the year. More than 200 Safai Mitras (sanitation workers) were honoured for their sincere service and dedicated efforts towards maintaining cleanliness across the municipality.
The event was chaired by Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Leh, Mr. Atul Mankotia (JKAS) and was attended by officials and staff members of the Municipal Committee along with around 200 sanitation workers.
As a gesture of appreciation, gift hampers were distributed among the Safai Mitras in recognition of their dedicated service.
An interactive session was also organized during the programme, providing sanitation workers an opportunity to share their grievances, concerns and suggestions directly with the Executive Officer. Mr. Mankotia listened to their concerns and assured them that the issues raised would be examined and resolved within the stipulated timeframe.
The programme reaffirmed the commitment of the Municipal Committee, Leh towards the welfare, dignity and well-being of its sanitation workforce, while emphasizing that their contribution remains an integral part of the collective vision of a clean, healthy and Swachh Bharat
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