Q24. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to SECURE Himalaya?
1. It is to ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in the high Himalayan ecosystem
2. It is launched by the Union environment ministry in association with WWF
Protection of snow leopard and other endangered species and their habitats is one of the key components of the project
Q24. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to SECURE Himalaya?
1. It is to ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in the high Himalayan ecosystem
2. It is launched by the Union environment ministry in association with WWF
Protection of snow leopard and other endangered species and their habitats is one of the key components of the project
The correct option is C c) Only 1 and 3
1. The Centre has launched a six-year project- called SECURE Himalaya– to ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in the high Himalayan ecosystem spread over four states in India. It is launched by the Union environment ministry in association with UNDP.
2. The SECURE – securing livelihoods, conservation, sustainable use and restoration of high range Himalayan ecosystems – is meant for specific landscapes. It includes Changthang (Jammu and Kasmir), Lahaul – Pangi and Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), Gangotri – Govind and Darma – Byans Valley in Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) and Kanchenjunga – Upper Teesta Valley (Sikkim).
1. The Centre has launched a six-year project- called SECURE Himalaya– to ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in the high Himalayan ecosystem spread over four states in India. It is launched by the Union environment ministry in association with UNDP.
2. The SECURE – securing livelihoods, conservation, sustainable use and restoration of high range Himalayan ecosystems – is meant for specific landscapes. It includes Changthang (Jammu and Kasmir), Lahaul – Pangi and Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), Gangotri – Govind and Darma – Byans Valley in Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) and Kanchenjunga – Upper Teesta Valley (Sikkim).
