Mushtaq Pahalgami

Mushtaq Pahalgami is a dedicated Social, Environmental, Civil, and Tribal Rights Activist from Pahalgam, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir. He is the Founder and President of the Himalayan Welfare Organization (HWO), a non-profit society established in March 2008 with the mission of environmental conservation and community development in J&K. Recognized nationally and internationally, he has been at the forefront of causes including: protecting natural resources, promoting education and public health, preserving Kashmiri culture, heritage and tourism, advancing civil, child and women’s rights, and driving community welfare with sustainable development. Under his leadership, HWO has earned global recognition for safeguarding the Himalayan ecosystem, cultural heritage, and uplifting local communities. Mushtaq Pahalgami continues to be a voice for nature, culture, and human rights, working for a just, sustainable, and empowered society in Jammu & Kashmir and beyond.