Stick to your nature future is yours
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Embrace Nature for a Promising Future
Introduction
Nature blessed us with a pristine universe, but human pursuits in the name of progress have disrupted its balance. Is all development destined to disturb nature's equilibrium? The story of Uttarakhand, a hilly state formed from Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000, offers insight into development through an environmental lens. Comprising 13 districts, it aims to harmonize progress with preservation.
Uttarakhand: Geographical Overview
Uttarakhand is divided into three regions:
1. High Mountain Region: Includes parts of Uttarkashi, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Rudrprayag.
2. Mid-Mountain Region: Encompasses areas like Pauri Garhwal, Tehri, Almora, Bageshwar, and parts of Doon.
3. Terai Region: Comprises the lower foothills and plains of Dehradun, Nainital, Udhamsingh Nagar, and Haridwar.
Natural and Human Resources
- Population: 8,479,562, with a significant growth observed from 1991 to 2001.
- Males: 4,316,401
- Females: 4,163,161
- Sex Ratio: 964 females per 1000 males
- Geographical Stats:
- Total Area: 51,125 km²
- Hill Area: 92.57%
- Forest Cover: 63%
- Rural Population: 76.90%
- Urban Population: 23.10%
- Literacy Rate: 65%
- Villages: 15,620
Wildlife and Natural Wonders
Uttarakhand is home to diverse wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and the Himalayan black bear. It also boasts several majestic peaks like Nanda Devi and Kamet, and vital passes such as Mana and Lipulekh.
Water Resources
The state is blessed with significant water resources, including the Ganges and Yamuna rivers and their tributaries, offering untapped potential for hydroelectric power.
Developmental Strategies for a Sustainable Future
1. Population Management: As nearly half of Uttarakhand’s population resides in just 16.6% of its area, balanced development should be prioritized while maintaining natural harmony.
2. Industrial Zoning: Establish targeted industrial zones to confine pollution and protect the environment.
3. Eco-Friendly Hydro Projects: Develop sustainable, small-scale hydroelectric projects to tap into natural water resources without ecological harm.
4. Forest Conservation: Preserve vast forest areas to maintain biodiversity and ecological balance.
5. Clean Rivers: Ensure rivers remain pollution-free, emphasizing their importance for the state's and the world's water sustainability.
Conclusion
Uttarakhand's future as a sanctuary in an increasingly polluted world relies on its adherence to its environmental heritage. By fostering development in harmony with nature, rather than succumbing to blind industrialization, Uttarakhand can play a pivotal role in addressing future ecological crises.
Contributor:
Prabha
Senior Correspondent, abcnewsnetwork.com
Email: prabhaabcnews@yahoo.co.in
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