Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 24 (ANI): To combat forest fires, locals here in Udhampur are resorting to converting pine needles (prone to fire) into different products. Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission and women of Self Help Groups from Chenani in Udhampur district have come up with an innovative method to combat forest fires. Saloni Rai, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur told ANI women are being trained to make different products from pine needles which helps in controlling the forest fire. “Forest fire is a prevalent problem this season and pine needles are a greater risk t…
