10 September 2021.

Introduction:

On September 9, 2021, National Mission for Clean Ganga organised Himalaya Diwas in collaboration with Naula Foundation, as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

Theme of the day

Himalayan Day 2021 was observed under the theme- ‘Contribution of Himalayas and our responsibilities

Himalaya Diwas

• Himalaya Diwas/Day is celebrated every year in the state of Uttarakhand on September 9.
•  The day is observed with the aim of conserving Himalayan ecosystem and region.
• September 9 was officially declared as Himalaya Day by the then chief minister of Uttarakhand in 2015.

Why this day is observed?

• This day is observed to mark the significance of Himalayas. Himalayan hill towns face several challenges due to poor building planning & designs, poor infrastructure like roads, water supply, sewage etc and unprecedented cutting of trees.
•  This result into serious ecological issues.
•  The day is observed highlighting that there is an urgent need to develop eco-sensitive hill town plans and designs.
•  Himalayas are the source of strength and a valuable heritage for entire world. thus, it needs to be preserved.
• The day helps in raising awareness and community involvement besides instilling scientific knowledge.

Pahad-Paani-Parampra webinar

• During the event, proceedings of ‘Stakeholders Webinar on Pahad-Paani-Parampra’ were also released.
• This webinar was organised on 10^th, 11^th and 12^th June, 2021.
• It provided opportunity for policymakers and decision-makers to sensitize regarding the drying-up of springs and the crucial role of spring-shed management.
• The session was conducted to emphasise the need of Ganga Rejuvenation for Sustainable Himalayas.