RACHNA

Himalayas are the hot-spots of biodiversity and a rich resource of food, medicines, fibers, timber and fuel. Remoteness and inaccessibility of the Himalayas could not shield its rich biodiversity from human-induced biodiversity destruction. In addition to large scale habitat destruction for terracing; mining; road and dam construction, poaching is also responsible for biodiversity loss. The loss in biodiversity has created nutritional imbalances and food insecurity for many communities in the Himalayas. Himalayan biodiversity protection warrant immediate attention from the stakeholders to ensure wise use, allocation and protection of the biological wealth.