Meet Anglers Club team
Together, We Can Save Our Nature and Kashmir Water Bodies

We are the members of the Kashmir Anglers Club Federation, united by one conviction: that Kashmir's rivers, streams, and lakes are not ours to exploit, but ours to protect — for this generation and the ones to come.
About the Kashmir Anglers Club Federation:
The Kashmir Anglers Club Federation is a dedicated collective of anglers, conservationists, and river stewards committed to safeguarding the fragile aquatic ecosystems of Jammu and Kashmir. With the region's rivers, mountain streams, and lakes facing growing threats from pollution, habitat destruction, and exploitation, the federation is guided by the principle "No Fish Today, No Tomorrow" and works on the front lines to protect these waters for future generations.

As a non-profit private company, we operate without commercial interest, driven purely by our shared responsibility toward the valley's water bodies. Each of us brings a different role — President, Vice President, Treasurer, and members working on the ground — but we are held together by the same determination: to save, protect, and preserve Kashmir's aquatic ecosystems from pollution, poaching, and habitat destruction.

We believe conservation is not a task for a few, but a movement built one clean-up drive, one awareness campaign, and one ground-level action at a time. From fighting illegal fishing practices to restoring natural spawning grounds, from engaging local communities to standing alongside the Fisheries Department and state authorities, we work as one team with one purpose.

We are not spectators to the slow decline of our waters — we are its stewards. And we know that no single member, however committed, can do this alone. It takes all of us, together.

Together, We Can Save Our Nature and Kashmir Water Bodies.
Save Water Bodies, Save Kashmir.

Founding Member of Kashmir Angler Club Federation
Manzoor Ahmad Pakhtoon

Manzoor Ahmad Pakhtoon is the Chairman of the All Kashmir Houseboat Owners Association (AKHBOA), representing and advocating for the traditional houseboat industry in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He has also been elected President of the Kashmir Anglers Club Federation.

Leadership: He was elected Chairman of AKHBOA in March 2023 and was re-elected for the 2025–2027 term. Alongside this role, he serves as President of the Kashmir Anglers Club Federation.

Advocacy (AKHBOA): He is a vocal advocate on issues central to the houseboat community, including the preservation of Kashmir's lakes (particularly Dal Lake), the burden of high commercial electricity and power tariffs on houseboats, the annual challenges of maintenance and waterproofing, and the push to have houseboats officially recognized as heritage assets.

Vice President of the Kashmir Anglers Club Federation

As Vice President, he plays a key role in supporting the federation's on-ground initiatives — including awareness campaigns, water body clean-up drives, and engagement with the Fisheries Department and other connected state departments. He is an active voice in the federation's efforts to combat illegal poaching, protect trout populations, and promote sustainable, community-driven conservation across the valley.

Alongside the rest of the federation's team, Nawaz shares the conviction that safeguarding Kashmir's rivers, streams, and lakes is a moral responsibility, and he remains committed to translating that responsibility into concrete, actionable steps on the ground — in line with the federation's guiding call: "Save Water Bodies, Save Kashmir.

Treasure of Kashmir Anglers Club Federation
Javiad Ahmad Shoda

Javaid Ahmad Shoda serves as the Treasurer of Kashmir Anglers Club Federation, a non-profit private company working to protect Kashmir's water bodies and their natural habitats. He works closely with President Manzoor Ahmad Pakhtoon and Vice President Nawaz Patloo in advancing the federation's conservation mission. His role is central to sustaining the federation's operations, from organizing community outreach programs to supporting the logistics of habitat restoration and anti-poaching efforts across Kashmir's rivers, streams, and lakes.

Behzad Shawl
Member of Kashmir Anglers Club

With over 20 years of multifaceted experience spanning hospitality, business development, and strategic marketing, Behzad is a seasoned industry leader. His distinguished career includes a prominent 19-year tenure with the TATA Group, alongside leadership roles across esteemed properties such as Radisson Collection, Kashmir Mahal, and Hotel Royal Arabia, among others. Beyond his professional achievements, Behzad is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation, actively dedicated to preserving natural ecosystems and protecting vital water bodies.

Secretary General

Mr Huzaif Ahmad

A dedicated conservationist and advocate for the aquatic ecosystems of Jammu & Kashmir. As Secretary General, leads administrative and strategic initiatives to safeguard the region’s pristine lakes, rivers, and trout streams. Deeply committed to environmental stewardship, they have spearheaded and participated in numerous community awareness drives aimed at combating water pollution, protecting native aquatic life, and preserving Kashmir’s fragile natural water bodies for future generations.

Meet Anglers Club team Together, We Can Save Our Nature and Kashmir Water Bodies

Founding Member of Kashmir Angler Club Federation Manzoor Ahmad Pakhtoon