A new study from Dehradun has revealed a staggering 70% decline in glacier reserves across the Western Himalayas — a region that feeds India’s major rivers and sustains millions. This collapse is not an act of nature but the result of unregulated construction, deforestation, and short-sighted policies that prioritize profit over people. As the glaciers recede, the risk of floods, droughts, and landslides multiplies, threatening entire ecosystems and communities. Yet, India’s environmental governance remains silent — offering lip service through hollow “action plans” instead of enforcing accountability. The Himalayan cry for justice grows louder, but those in power continue to muffle it.
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