ROLE OF YOUTH IN THE EMERGING GREEN ECONOMY OF UTTRAKHAND Presented by Group 3 Gaurav, Pradeep, Richa

"Land of the Gods" Habitat- birds, wild animal and endemic plant species. Two of India's largest rivers- the Ganges and the Yamuna Forest area of km 2 : 65% of the total area of the state. UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uttarakhand -Valley of flowers National Park and Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in Chamoli District National Park and Sanctuary- Jim Corbett, Rajaji, Govind Pashu Vihar. Economic Sources- Basmati rice, wheat, soybeans, Fruits like apples, oranges, pears, peaches, litchis, and plums. Total value of forest ecosystem services in Uttarakhand, India estimated to be US$ 2.4 billion per year

Significance of Himalayan Mountain System 15% of the world’s hydropower & clean energy 25% of the planet’s biodiversity 50% of the world’s biodiversity hotspots 32% of global PAs are in mountains Six of 20 plant crop species that supply 80% of the world’s food originated in the mountains.

Sustainable Development on Wheels… National Mission for a Green India. National Solar Mission. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat. National Water Mission. National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.

Disaster Mitigation and Management Centre (DMMC). Constitution of Community Forestry Councils (Van Panchayats). Watershed Management Directorates (WMD). Organic Commodities Board (UOCB). Programmes, which are bound to facilitates mainstreaming various adaptation measures, build resilience of vulnerable communities and households.

 Evaluation of total carbon stock and annual increment for the state of Uttarakhand;  Monitoring the carbon fluxes of forests in various ecological and altitudinal zones;  RS-GIS analysis for the whole state to evaluate/monitor the carbon stock;  Ex-situ conservation of the genetic diversity of both flora and fauna;  Documentation of bio-diversity of various ecosystems and its monitoring;  Development of appropriate silvicultural techniques with climate change considerations;  Management of forest fires; and  Population dynamics and movement of wildlife. Strategies to maintain green economy by forest department of Uttarakhand

Challenges Illiteracy, poverty, male population migration. Okhimath Flood. Flash Floods in Uttarakhasi. Declining Fruit production-Apple, Plum, Litchi, etc. Developing infrastructure- storage, early warnin`g system. Promoting Green Tourism. Promoting organic farming (problems of agriculture).

View of Ganga,Maneri Bhali : Before & After Dam Construction Source: Ganga Aavahan

Youth Participation Self Reflection. Sensitivity. Collective Responsibility. Creating spaces that enable them to reach out through volunteering. Bottom of Pyramid vis-à-vis Strong Foundation. Weak Volunteerism in India.

Protect state environmental services by restricting large hydro projects in Mountain systems. Environmental water flows – minimum mandatory release of water in Rivers. Declare some eco-sensitive zones, with no micro hydro projects in Mountain. Recommendations cont…

Protect state environmental services by restricting large hydro projects in Mountain systems. Environmental water flows – minimum mandatory release of water in Rivers. Declare some eco-sensitive zones, with no micro hydro projects in Mountain. Recommendations cont…

Accolades UttaraKhand has been rated top in the Planning Commission Green Raking based on quality of air and water, waste management, forest cover and climate change. -The Economic Times, Nov Dehradun, Haridwar-Rishikesh and Chamoli- Gopeshwar In Uttarakhand, have been selected by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) as solar cities centre for promoting use of renewable energy