Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Emphasizes Himalayan Conservation and Sustainable Development
Minister Bhupender Yadav highlights the balance between ecological protection and socio-economic development in the Himalayas.
New Delhi, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav underscored the importance of creating a policy framework for the Indian Himalayan region by 2047. This initiative aims to balance ecological protection with sustainable socio-economic development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Speaking at the 27th meeting of the G.B. Pant Society of Himalayan Environment and Development in New Delhi, Yadav stressed the significance of access and benefit-sharing rights, as well as People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBR), to enhance livelihoods within the Himalayan ecosystem.
During the meeting, four publications were released, contributing to the knowledge repository of the institution. These documents cover various topics, including the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, the Gangotri Glaciated System, e-PBR governance, and biodiversity conservation methods in Ramsar wetlands of the Indian Himalayan region.
The released publications include “Biodiversity and Conservation Methods for the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone,” “Gangotri Glaciated System,” “e-PBR Governance for the Indian Himalayan Region,” and “Ramsar Wetlands of the Indian Himalayan Region.”
Prior to this meeting, Yadav chaired a review meeting with officials and scientists from 11 regional offices in Delhi. He highlighted the vital role these offices play in forest conservation, land diversion, and the approval of working plans, as well as monitoring and evaluation under various laws.
In a post on the social media platform X, Yadav emphasized the need for a “whole-of-government approach” to advance forest governance, balancing economic aspirations with ecological security for sustainable development.
On October 13, Yadav engaged in meaningful discussions on “straw management” with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and senior officials from various states at the Agriculture Ministry. He reiterated efforts to provide farmers with sustainable alternatives to burning straw, aiming to enhance their income while maintaining soil quality.
Yadav also mentioned on X that there is a strong focus on the availability of agricultural machinery, effective usage, and public awareness to reduce incidents of straw burning, ensuring a cleaner and safer environment for all.
