ENVIRONMENT
Environmental activities include water conservation, forest conservation and proper management of waste, which are adopted by Himala Samajik Sanstha. We also work to spread awareness and practice on ways to preserve natural resources.
ACTIVITIES
Plantation and Water Conservation
Our organization is highly involved in tree plantation activities, which include planting of trees and campaigns related to the conservation of water resources. Such efforts, like the “Save River Campaign” which was formulated to protect rivers and other water sources in the country.
Environmental awareness campaigns
Himala Samajik Sanstha, an NGO, has the support of the Ministry of Environment, Government of India: it runs major environmental awareness campaigns. Such campaigns make people aware about climate change, or balance of species and the importance of forests
Forest Fire Prevention
Our organization collaborates with the Uttarakhand Forest Department and runs public awareness programs to reduce forest fires, emphasizing the contribution of forests to the survival of the population.
Climate Change Education
Our organization creates awareness in the form of seminars and other related gatherings to ensure that the community is informed about the effects of climate change and the possible measures that can be taken to negate them.
Outcomes
- The results are a reduction in the level of deforestation, improved water quality and reduced rate of soil erosion.
- Greater awareness among community people about environmental issues and appropriate behaviour.
- Reducing the dangerous effects of deforestation and forest fires.
- Promoting environmental responsibility among local people through sensitive conservation norms.
The social awareness programmes of Himala Samajik Sanstha have benefited the ecological profile of Bageshwar district in a positive way, encouraging individuals and groups to fight to preserve the environment and tackle climate change.
