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Himalaya Diwas: Protect and promote the youngest mountain range

Uttarakhand: 'Himalaya Diwas' or 'Himalaya Day' is celebrated in the state of Uttarakhand to raise awareness about the conservation of the rich flora and fauna of the state.

In 2014, the then CM Harish Rawat officially declared September 9 as 'Himalaya Diwas' to propagate the message of conservation of the Himalayan ecosystems.

Arushi Mohindra|

Updated:Sep 09, 2021, 02:49 PM IST

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Make Himalayas topmost priority

Experts and environment conservationists have time and again urged the central and state governments to prioritize the conservation of Himalayas.

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Rich flora and fauna

The youngest mountain range, i.e., the Himalayas are home to a very rich ecosystem complete with diverse flora and fauna.

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Black carbon accelerates melting of glaciers

Experts believe that black carbon deposits at the Himalayas are speeding up the melting of glaciers hence contributing to the worsening effects of climate change.

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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends greetings

The CM tweets, “Happy Himalaya Day to all the people of the state. The Himalayas are not only home to snow, but also comprise of a unique civilization and culture in itself. The Himalayan soil, air, water, forest have given birth to civilization.”

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Protect and promote the Himalayas

CM Dhami adds, “Forests, farms and barns in the country have been flourishing due to abundant reserves of natural resources in the form of Himalayas. Therefore, we need to be aware and responsible for the protection and promotion of the Himalayas”.