The Minister of Education, Gilgit-Baltistan, Raja Muhammad Azam Khan, congratulated and praised the work done by BWCDO, which produced a successful model of education, conservation, and community engagement most importantly through the custodians of the future – the children of Basha. This model of giving to the community through the important gift of education has enabled humans and wildlife to exist in harmony.
Seeing the remarkable efforts done over the years and the motivation of the children and elders alike, Forest Conservator, Gilgit-Baltistan, Mehmood Ghaznavi promised to make the valley of Basha an officially protected area, which would grant the community incentives, opportunities, and rewards for their already existing culture of wildlife protection.