![]() ![]() A technical session on emphasising the need of Ganga Rejuvenation for Sustainable Himalayas was conducted at the event.Prof Rajiv Sinha, IIT Kanpur, Prof A. ![]() It was an excellent opportunity for policymakers and decision-makers to sensitize them on the drying-up of springs and the crucial role of spring-shed management in implementing similar programs and to share experiences. The webinar was organised on 10 th, 11 thand 12th June, 2021. Proceedings of ‘Stakeholders Webinar on Pahad-Paani-Parampra’ were released at the event. ![]() Speaking about the efforts of Naula Foundation in conserving the Himalayan ecosystem, Shri Bishan Singh, President Naula Foundation underscored the need of focusing on traditional methods of water conservation and working with local communities. He informed that this project of developing river’s atlas intends to map all rivers in Uttarakhand and give them a unique identification number. Padma Shri Kalyan Singh Rawat in his key note address said, “Himalayas are a source of medicinal plants which makes Ganga water special and gives life to not only Ganga but many smaller streams.”Ĭongratulating on the occasion of Himalayan Diwas, Prof Vinod Tare, Founding Head, cGanaga, IIT Kanpur shared a draft of Uttarakhand river’s atlas. Mr Mishra said,”This can be made possible with scientific knowledge along with community involvement and we welcome Naula Foundation’s efforts”. He emphasized that the Himalayas are a source of strength and a valuable heritage not only for India but the entire world and we need to preserve them. “We cannot have similar master plans for cities in plains and hills,” he said. This causes serious ecological issues.” He added that there is an urgent need to develop eco-sensitive hill town plans and designs. It was officially declared as Himalaya Day in 2015 by the then Chief Minister.Įxplaining the significance of Himalayas, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, NMCG raised concerns over unplanned urbanization in the Himalayas, and said, “Himalayan hill towns face several challenges because of poor building planning & designs, poor infrastructure (roads, sewage, water supply etc) and unprecedented cutting of trees. It is celebrated with the aim to conserve Himalayan ecosystem and region. Himalaya Diwas is celebrated every year on 9 th September in the state of Uttarakhand. The event was part of the ongoing celebration of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. This year’s theme is ‘Contribution of Himalayas and our responsibilities’. The National Mission for Clean Ganga organised Himalayan Diwas in association with Naula Foundation. ![]()
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