A series of 7 columns on various issues affecting the Indian portion of the Himalayas in the light of the Joshimath disaster
Himalayan plunder: Nature-friendly & participatory initiatives are the only hope for recovery, says Madhav Gadgil
Projects such as the giant Tehri dam also play a role in exacerbating effects of disasters, as seen during the 2021 Chamoli flash floods
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Himalayan plunder: Suspend all current massive infrastructural activities, until proper impact assessment
Studies, including the recent space satellite images shared by ISRO, have found that the town has been sinking for a while
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Himalayan plunder: Certain towns at greater risk
While the entire Himalayan region is fragile, the zones that receive snow and rain are the most unstable
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Himalayan plunder: Stop excessive, aggressive development
Incidents such as Joshimath subsidence will continue to occur if policy approaches do not change
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Himalayan Plunder: Balanced tourism critical
Promoting tourism in the Himalayas should not come at the cost of the region’s environment and ecology
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Himalayan plunder: Save the springs of the region
Drying up of the important water sources will have a profound impact on people and the ecosystem
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Himalayan plunder: How to design cities in the region
Build lighter structures, ensure proper drainage and use local knowledge to future-proof the region
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