The event was graced by Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav. Senior officers from the Ministry, representatives from State Forest Departments, scientists, academicians, students, and conservation professionals participated in the celebrations.
The inauguration is part of the ongoing Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations, being observed across Jammu & Kashmir from October 2 to 8, aimed at fostering awareness and action for the protection of Jammu and Kashmir's diverse ecological resources.