Kashmir’s Aliya Mir honoured with Wildlife Conservation Award 2023: The administration has honoured Alia Mir, a woman from J&K, with the Wildlife Conservation Award for her conservation efforts in the region.J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha facilitated her with the wildlife honour award. She is also the first woman from Kashmir who works for the charity Wildlife SOS organization which is part of the Wildlife Rescue Team. She was awarded for her achievements in bear rescue in Kashmir, rescue, and release of wild animals.
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About the Aliya Mir
Aliya Mir, the Wildlife SOS Program’s Head of Education System, is well-known for her extraordinary efforts in rescuing a wide variety of wild animals, including birds, Asiatic black bears, and Himalayan brown bears. She has also gained fame for her ability to catch snakes and releasing them back into the wild. Aliya’s notable rescues include the Levantine viper, a venomous snake, from the regional residence of the then chief minister, which made headlines due to its size of about 2 kg, and a viral video of her rescuing a snake trapped in a scooter in Jahangir Chowk.
What is Wildlife SOS?
Wildlife SOS is a non-profit organisation based in India that focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating distressed wildlife, particularly those subjected to cruelty and exploitation. Since its inception in 1995, the organisation has rescued thousands of wild animals, including elephants, bears, leopards, and reptiles. Wildlife SOS operates various rescue centers and rehabilitation facilities across India, providing veterinary care, nutrition, and rehabilitation programs for the rescued animals. In addition to its rescue efforts, Wildlife SOS also conducts educational programs and awareness campaigns aimed at promoting conservation and animal welfare.
