How can we conserve natural resources in Sikkim?
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How can we conserve natural resources in Sikkim?
The Department of Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management (DFEWM) of the Government of Sikkim launched a ten-year initiative in collaboration with JICA through the Sikkim Biodiversity Conservation and Forest Management to strengthen the management of natural resources and alleviate poverty in Sikkim through …
What are the major steps taken by Sikkim for the environment conservation and protection?
It banned the use of packaged drinking water in government offices and government events. Second, it banned the use of Styrofoam and thermocol disposable plates and cutlery in the entire state in a move to cut down toxic plastic pollution and tackle its ever-increasing garbage problem.
What is being done in Sikkim to preserve biodiversity?
“The SBFP is a project to strengthen the biodiversity conservation activities and the forest management capacity, and to improve livelihood for the local people who are dependent on forests by promoting sustainable biodiversity conservation, afforestation and income generation activities including eco-tourism for the …
How can you conserve the country’s natural resources?
Below are 40+ ways to save and conserve natural resources.
- Use of alternative sources of power such as solar and wind energy.
- Plant trees to prevent soil erosion.
- Practicing of judicious ways to conserve water in our homes.
- Use pipelines to transport oil.
- Growing of vegetation in catchment areas.
What are natural resources of Sikkim?
Several minerals are found in the state, among them, coal, copper, limestone and graphite are the most important. Dolomite, garnet, talc and magnetic are less important. Copper: The ores of copper are widespread in Sikkim and are in the Daling beds.
How does Sikkim conserve water?
Sikkim is unique in that it is one of the highest rainfall zones in the country and it also has a dense network of drainage channels, which take away the surplus water. This not only helps to mitigate floods but also equally distributes the surplus water across the region.
How Sikkim got its name?
The origin theory of the name Sikkim is that it is a combination of two Limbu words: su, which means “new”, and khyim, which means “palace” or “house”.
What are the major natural resources found in Sikkim?
Why do we need to conserve water in Sikkim?
Sikkim Himalaya forms a part of the Brahmaputra river water ecosystem or Brahmaputra basin. Their conservation and optimal utilization is also crucial as they are the only source of domestic and drinking water across the villages of Sikkim and other parts of the Himalayas.