Indian Army and Ladakh Administration Sign MoU for Snow Leopard Conservation
DEFENSE
On World Wildlife Day, the Fire & Fury Corps of the Indian Army and the Forest, Ecology & Environment Department of Ladakh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to protect the region's ecology and endangered species, including the snow leopard. The MoU aims to promote sustainable development in high-altitude ecosystems and will establish a joint snow leopard conservation cell for monitoring efforts. The agreement reflects a commitment to biodiversity conservation and will balance national security with environmental stewardship in Ladakh's sensitive border areas.

Mar 4, 2026, 6:17 AM