The Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal convened an important meeting on the preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Flow (GLOF) hazards in Ladakh.
According to a press release the meeting discussed various challenges and a way forward with the concerned officials and stakeholders.
The meeting highlighted the need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate the potential risks posed by GLOF occurrences in UT Ladakh. The meeting served as a platform for productive dialogue and collaborative decision-making. The officials contributed valuable insights and reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Ladakh’s population and infrastructure from GLOF hazards.
The Dean of Research Studies at the University of Ladakh Dr Subrat Sharma presented an innovative project aimed at revolutionizing weather monitoring and space applications in Ladakh, which is a sophisticated system designed to address the unique environmental challenges faced by Ladakh.
The Dean explained on the role of automatic weather stations in enhancing real-time weather monitoring capabilities across Ladakh. These stations, equipped with cutting-edge sensors and data collection mechanisms, promise to provide accurate and comprehensive meteorological data.
However, Ladakh is going through a period of upheaval cause Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh’s famous educationist and environmentalist has began a 21-day hunger strike that he called a “climate fast”.
The strike was in support of thousands of Ladakh residents who have been demanding safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution so they can make decisions regarding the use and management of resources such as land and water. They currently can’t.
Despite the government’s lack of commitment to Sonam Wangchuk’s relentless advocacy has brought visit issues to the forefront, resonating not only within ladakh but across the globe
“We demand protection for ladakh ‘s fragile ecology, a development strategy aligned with our region’s requirements, and the granting of statehood to our Union Territory”, Wangchuk’s emphasised.
