A "Digital Tree Aadhaar" programme has been launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government for conservation of the majestic Chinars.

This will see creation of a comprehensive database of the tree facing threats due to rapid urbanisation.

The chinar trees -- a cultural and ecological symbol of J-K -- are being geo-tagged and equipped with QR codes that record information, including its geographical location, health, and growing patterns.

The chinar tree population in Kashmir has declined over the years. Currently, there are approximately 17,000 to 34,000 Chinar trees.