Early Times Report
PADUM, ZANSKAR, Nov 12: Government Model Degree College Zanskar organised a student sensitisation programme focusing on the changing Himalayan environment, climate-related challenges and their wider implications for local communities, under the patronage of the Principal, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi.
The programme aimed to sensitise students from different schools about the emerging environmental, geological and socio-economic challenges confronting the Himalayan region, particularly the fragile mountain ecosystem of Ladakh and Zanskar.
The sensitisation programme covered six major areas of concern: receding glaciers; changing water resources; landslides and floods; impacts on agriculture and biodiversity; implications for human lives and local communities; and the development of road and tunnel connectivity, including its potential impacts on tourism, communities and the environment.
The programme was enriched by the participation of Mr. Bindra Thusu and Mr. Sumit Singh, geologists, who joined as experts and shared their knowledge and perspectives on the changing Himalayan landscape and the challenges associated with environmental and geological transformations. Their interaction provided students with valuable insights into the importance of understanding mountain ecosystems, climate-related changes and the need for sustainable development.
Students from different schools participated in the programme and were sensitised to the interconnected nature of these challenges. Particular emphasis was laid on developing scientific awareness, understanding local environmental vulnerabilities and recognising the importance of responsible development and community participation in addressing emerging concerns.
The programme highlighted the significance of educating young minds about the environmental sensitivity of the Himalayan region and encouraging informed thinking towards conservation, disaster preparedness and sustainable development. |
