October 14, 2026 11:59 AM
Protecting Himalayas a national responsibility: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said preserving the Himalayas was a national responsibility, calling for development planning that balances livelihood opportunities with safeguards for the fragile mountain ecosystem. Addressing a special session of the 13th All India Sustainable Mountain Development Summit in Jammu and Kashmir, Singh said responsibility for protecting the region extended beyond the government and scientific community to every citizen. The summit, being held from Octob...