Poplar Tree Felling Crisis in Kashmir’s Pencil Industry

Kashmir’s pencil industry is heading towards a major crisis. Extensive felling of poplar trees across the India-administered region over the past few years has caused a shortage of raw materials for the sector. Owners of pencil factories in Kashmir warn that if tree-cutting continues unchecked and new supplies are not ensured, production may come to a halt. This report is from The Business Line.