SECURE Himalaya

Question 1

How many years project is SECURE Himalaya ?

Answer 1

6yr project

Question 2

Why is this project started ?

Answer 2

Ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity , land and forest resources in high Himalayan ecosystem spread over 4 states in India

Question 3

Who launched SECURE Himalaya project ?

Answer 3

Union Environment Ministry in association with UNDP

Dont get confused here..Another project “Himalayan Council” with 12 states is by NITI ayog

Question 4

What are the particular places in 4 states ?

Answer 4

1) Changthang (J&K)
2) Lahaul - Pangi and Kinnaur (HP)
3) Gangotri - Govind and Darma , Byans valley in Pithorgarh (Uttarakhand)
4) Kanchenjunga - Upper Teesta valley (Sikkim)

Question 5

What are the key components of the project ?

Answer 5

1) Protection of snow leapord and other endangered species and their habitats
2) Securing livelihoods of people and reducing wildlife crime
3) Enhanced enforcement efforts and monitoring under the project to curb illegal trade in medicinal and aromatic plants