SHAN Conservation Society

Why in News?

Ladakh approved India's first Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) Conservation Society.

Objectives

• Snow Leopard conservation

• Biodiversity protection

• Community participation

• Eco-tourism

• Wetland conservation

UPSC Facts

• Snow Leopard is the State Animal of Ladakh.

• Known as Ghost of the Mountains.

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