This initiative of the government is indeed a good step towards the protection and conservation of this rich heritage tree. The Chinar tree has remained a symbol of great cultural, social ...

In a novel initiative by the J&K Forest Department in partnership with the J&K Forest Research Institute (JKFI), thousands of heritage Chinar trees have been assigned Tree Aadhaar numbers across ...

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 ...

The QR-based digital plate is affixed to each surveyed Chinar tree using a specialised spring-enabled metal. Each tree is given a unique id like Aadhaar specifying the year the tree is surveyed ...

‘Digital Tree Aadhar’ initiative provides a unique number for each tree. For example, the chinar in the city centre of Lal Chowk is CG-JK010088. Metal cards featuring barcodes provide ...

“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.

The QR-based digital plate is affixed to each surveyed Chinar tree using a specialised spring-enabled metal. Each tree is given a unique id like Aadhaar specifying the year the tree is surveyed ...

Kashmir: The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched an ambitious programme for conservation of the majestic Chinar trees which facing threats due to rapid urbanisation. Under the "Digital Tree ...

The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated the 'Digital Tree Aadhaar' programme to protect the iconic chinar trees by creating a digital database with QR codes and geo-tagging technology.

SRINAGAR: In a move to conserve rich heritage, the iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley’s heritage tree. The project ...