Jammu and Kashmir: Hallan-Manzgam Gram Sabha Declares 60 Sq Km as Community Forest, Bans Plastic

In Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, the Hallan-Manzgam Gram Sabha has declared 60 sq km of forest land as Community Forest and imposed a ban on plastic within the area. The move aims to enhance community-led forest governance and protect the fragile alpine ecosystem.