The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched the 'Digital Tree Aadhaar' initiative to preserve the iconic Chinar trees. This ...

A new effort combining technology along with preservation has emerged for the protection of the celebrated Chinar trees of Jammu and Kashmir. Over the past four years, the Jammu and Kashmir Forest ...

“It was a moment of panic for the tourists,” says Fayaz Ahmad, the head clerk of Shalimar Garden, recalling the incident when a 300-year-old Chinar tree toppled over in September 2024.

Under the initiative, the chinar trees – a cultural and ecological symbol of J-K – are being geo-tagged and equipped with QR codes that record information, including its geographical location ...

The move is aimed at conserving Chinar trees dotting the region's landscape, which otherwise have been at the receiving end of mass urbanization and environmental degradation. Officials from the ...

Geo-tagging of Chinar Trees in Kashmir. By Peerzada Aarif . The authorities in the valley have taken a unique initiative of geo-tagging Chinar trees. Th ...

Srinagar: A "Digital Tree Aadhaar" programme has been launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government for conservation of the majestic Chinars which will see creation of a comprehensive database of ...

In a significant move to enhance the city's green cover, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) plans to introduce Ginkgo ...

SRINAGAR, India, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Authorities in Indian Kashmir are geo-tagging thousands of 'Chinar' trees to create a comprehensive database for their management and help conserve them amid ...

The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched the 'Digital Tree Aadhaar' initiative to preserve the iconic Chinar trees. This project uses geo-tagging and QR codes to track and protect these ...