Institute of Mountain Environment, Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu and Department of Wildlife Protection, Govt. of J & K, Kathua wildlife division organized a one-day capacity building workshop for the frontline staff of Kathua Wildlife Division on March 03, 2022, in Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary, Kathua. The workshop organised on World Wildlife Day was aimed at improving the current understanding of wild animals in the protected areas of Jammu Shiwaliks and to familiarize them with modern survey tools such as infrared cameras, thermal cameras, voice recorders, quadcopters, range finders, GPS, and mobile track applications for effective wildlife monitoring. Presentations on the identification and distribution of mammals, birds, and butterflies, as well as hands-on field experience with sampling surveys and gadget applications, were among the topics covered during the sessions. The workshop engaged 85 participants, including frontline staff from the Kathua Wildlife Division, eco-guides from the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park and fringe areas, and students from Ravi Eco Club, Govt. Degree College Kathua.Besides the study material, a set of field guides including Birds of Indian Subcontinent and Indian Mammals were distributed among the Wildlife Warden and Range Officers for the field use and libraries. A photo exhibit featuring the wildlife of Jammu Shiwaliks was also displayed on the occasion.  Dr. Neeraj Sharma and his team from IME, Sh. Vijay Kumar, Wildlife Warden Kathua and Dr. Pankaj Chandan, Director NDF were among the resource persons who interacted with the participants in separate sessions.