"A policy that provides basic facilities to people in remote hill areas and at the same time takes care of the Himalayan biodiversity and environment must be adopted," the governor said. However, it is not possible to achieve this goal without the participation of people, he said.



"The ill effects of global warming can be seen in Uttarakhand in the form of rising frequency of cloudbursts, landslides and other natural disasters. "Any campaign to save the rivers, forests, wildlife and biodiversity of the state must ensure the involvement of local people without which it cannot achieve its objectives," Paul said. He hoped that the seminar will come up with valuable suggestions which would help formulate effective policies in this regard.