The data collected from multiple panchayats in the region paints a sobering picture. In areas such as Dhangwan, Laharpur, and Boridand, over 40 per cent of farmers surveyed reported a drastic decrease in crop diversity in the past decade.
As Himalayan glaciers continue their rapid retreat, the invisible biological cargo they release will become an increasingly visible test of regional preparedness.
As Himalayan glaciers continue their rapid retreat, the invisible biological cargo they release will become an increasingly visible test of regional preparedness.