CUMULATIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR CASCADING INTERVENTIONS IN HIMALAYAN RIVERS
Narrowing the gap between Scientific Community , Policy Makers, and Stake Holders in Himalayan Hydropower
Project funded by National Mission on Himalayan Studies
Implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Government of India
Mission
According to The World Bank, only a fourth of India’s enormous hydropower potential has been harnessed so far. The Himalayan mountain belt is a hub of freshwater with potential for hydropower generation. Our Government have targets in the remote mountain villages of Himalaya for development by hydropower projects to bring employment opportunities, modern facilities, and infrastructure. But, risk over the natural resources from water resource development plans are unknown. Securing the rich terrestrial and aquatic resources of Himalayan environment is the next big challenge. Our mission is to provide special attention to Himalayan diversity for a sustainable development in future.
VISION
Our vision is to bridge the gap between the Scientific Community, Policymakers, and Stake Holders in Himalayan Ecosystem.
Our focus remains in, but not limited to:
Collection of hydro-ecological data
Advancements in measurement resources
Scientific modelling and visualization
Understanding hydrology–ecology relationships
Understanding the sedimentation process
Dissemination of hydro-ecological information
Cumulative Impact Assessment
Optimization of operational policies