Years after the formation of Uttarakhand, concerns remain regarding environmental protection, economic development, and citizen participation. Read more »
The government and local communities should channel their resources to revive Himalayan springs, non-glacial rivers and other traditional water sources. Read more »
Large-scale construction by the strategically important Char Dham road project is causing irreparable damage to the fragile Himalayan ecology and could have disastrous consequences. Read more »
Creation of more van panchayats and more autonomy to these bodies would strengthen the involvement of local communities in preventing forest fires. Read more »