SRINAGAR: Stressing the need for preserving and protecting rich fauna of the state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said wildlife infuses life in the natural grandeur and heavenly beauty of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairing the 3rd meeting of State Board for Wildlife (SBW), the Chief Minister, who is also the Chairperson of the Board said that Almighty has bestowed Jammu and Kashmir with rare fauna, flora, water bodies, wetlands, meadows, pastures, mountains and places of charming beauty which need focussed attention for conservation.
The Chief Minister gave his nod to the enhancement of compensation to Rs 3 lakh in case of loss of the human life in animal-human conflict.
He also approved the enhanced compensation for grievous injury to 30 per cent of Rs 3 lakhs and Rs 15,000 for minor injuries.
While stressing on the need of reducing the chances of animal-human conflicts, Mr Abdullah asked the Wildlife department to appear a comprehensive summary for paying compensation to the affected breeders on account of loss of animals in animal-human conflicts.
