which is noted environment from uttarakhand
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Both the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers originate in the glaciers of Uttarakhand and should not get contaminated: Read to know more.
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Uttarakhand: Stats and facts
Uttarakhand: Stats and facts
Uttarakhand, the northern state in India, is facing a huge crises as forest fires are occurring in different places of the state. The state is facing deadly environmental hazards as the temperature has risen by 0.2 degree Celsius due to the massive deforestation.
The state encompasses an area of 53,483 square kilometre. Around 86 percent of this is mountainous and 65 percent is covered by forest.
Uttarakhand is widely regarded as 'Dev Bhumi' or the Land of Gods for hosting a vast number of Hindu shrines and pilgrimage centres. The state thrives amid the natural beauty of the Himalayan valleys.
What is Uttarakhand:
First named as Uttaranchal, Uttarakhand is the 27th state formed in independent India on November 9 in 2000
Dehradun is the capital and the largest city of Uttarakhand, which has 13 districts.
Chipko Movement: It is time the Indian population remembers the mass upheavals of the 80s and 90s where farmers and local residents of Garhwal Himalayas protested against commercial deforestation.
The 1990 Chipko Environmental Movement, led by Gaura Devi, saw people hugging trees to stop merchants from felling them.
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Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabar and the Terai regions.Simply Heaven Uttarakhand or Uttaranchal is known for its natural beauty of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai grasslands and savannas. The Simply Heaven on earth, Uttarakhand is often referred to as the Devbhumi or Land of the Gods due to the many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centre