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    Eco Task Force Drives Forest Conservation in Himachal

    Shimla, March 20 The 133 Eco Task Force organized several programs across Himachal Pradesh on Friday to mark the International Day of Forests, focusing on raising awareness among local communities about the importance of forest conservation.The task force held events in Kufri (Shimla...
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    Forest Officials, Villagers Investigate Tree Felling

    Una (HP), March 19 According to villagers, approximately 1,000 Khair trees, worth crores of rupees, have allegedly been cut down in the forest in the Jhamber Panchayat area of the Una district.The issue came to light on Wednesday when villagers went to the forest and discovered that a large...
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    Karnataka Forest Minister Focuses on Human-Elephant Conflict Prevention

    Bengaluru, March 18 Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday directed officials to ensure proper maintenance of elephant trenches and hanging solar fences were installed to control human-elephant conflict in Kodagu district.Chairing a meeting of senior officials, he expressed...
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    Water Security Initiative Launched in High-Altitude Ladakh

    Leh, March 14 Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed the administration to prepare a plan for creating at least 50 small water bodies across the Union Territory.During a meeting with Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, the LG also directed that the locations be...
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    Tourism Growth in Arunachal: Governor's Focus on Operators

    Itanagar, March 11 – Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Wednesday urged tour operators to play a proactive role in promoting sustainable and responsible tourism in the state, with a greater focus on community participation and adventure tourism.Speaking with...
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    Infrastructure Boost: Defence MoS Inaugurates Sikkim Road and Bridge

    New Delhi, February 26 – Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Chungthang-Lachen axis and a 400 ft Bailey Suspension Bridge over the Taram Chu River in North Sikkim, which were restored by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an official said on Thursday."This is a major...
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    Srinagar's Dal Lake Offers VP Radhakrishnan a 'Timeless Charm' Experience

    Srinagar, February 26 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan enjoyed a Shikara ride on the iconic Dal Lake on Thursday, describing the experience as a glimpse of Srinagar's timeless charm and natural beauty.Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to the Kashmir Valley. He...
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    Meghalaya Expands Homestay Scheme with Targeted Tourism Focus

    Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma informed the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Monday that priority for implementing the state’s Homestay Scheme has been given to areas with strong tourism potential, particularly locations known for natural and cultural attractions such as waterfalls, caves...
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    Himalayan Resilience: Farmer Organizations and Climate Change

    New Delhi, February 22 Efforts led by local communities and organizations, through farmer-producer organizations, have led to a systemic change in climate policy in India's Himalayan region, resulting in improved farmer incomes, increased crop yields, and more resilient farming systems...
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    NBA Receives ₹2.4 Crore for Biological Resource Benefit Sharing

    New Delhi, February 13 The National Biodiversity Authority has received ₹2.4 crore in the last 45 days from companies that used various biological resources for either commercial or research purposes under the ABS framework, senior officials said on Friday.The access and benefit sharing (ABS)...
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    Biodiversity Conservation Gains: NBA's ABS Framework Yields Funds

    The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has collected 2.40 crore rupees under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework in the last 45 days. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated that this amount was received from entities in the seed, animal feed, and cosmetic...
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