The paper was presented by Mohammad Shafi Bacha, Chairman, Wildlife Conservation Fund and Advisor to the Environmental Policy Group (a Socio-Enviro Think Tank). [www.epg.org.in]
The Meeting was supported by Sanctuary Asia.
According to the abstract, the Hangul population in Dachigam has marked the lowest ever recorded number of 110 to 130 in the year of 2015. It's overall population status in Dachigam and other relic populations in Kashmir range from 150 to 180; so at present the deer faces a precarious situation in the valley.
Later, EPG decided that the Governing Council Members will soon meet the concerned Minister for Environment, Ecology and Forest concerning the drastic decline in Hangul population and issues related to the Dachigam National Park, which is Hangul's last abode.
Besides, Pubic Litigation Interest (PIL) will be filed in the Honorable High Court regarding conservation of the Hangul. Also, the issue will be taken up with the Vigilance and the State Accountability Commission.
Source: Environment Policy Group, The Wildlife Conservation Fund
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