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Studies conducted by Geological Survey of India indicate some of the likely impacts of melting of glaciers on the hydrological system in form of changes in the river hydrology, increased debris production and siltation of rivers in downstream region. However, no specific studies regarding the potential loss taking place as a result of melting of Himalayan glaciers has been conducted.
Government is aware of various challenges posed by the melting of Himalayan glaciers and has come up with a National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) which was launched on June 30, 2008. The NAPCC includes a National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Eco-system which aims at enhancing understanding of ecosystem changes and monitoring of the Himalayan ecosystem, in particular the state of its glaciers. Besides, a research centre on Himalayan Glaciology has been established at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun. The Mission and the Centre have the objective of addressing the issues relating to Himalayan glaciers.
The Government has developed Guidelines and best practices for Sustaining Himalayan Eco-system (G-She), which has been shared with all State Governments in the Himalayan Region. A Study Group on Himalayan Glaciers has also published a report on the subject in March, 2011.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment and Forests (independent charge) Shrimati Jayanthi Natarajan in a written reply to a question by Shri Shreegopal Vyas in Rajya Sabha today.
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