The one-day workshop focused on emerging environmental issues in mountain states. It was organized by Students for Development, Himachal Pradesh in collaboration with other partners. The workshop provided a platform for experts to discuss issues like natural hazards, atmospheric pollution, garbage management, and landslides with 150 participants from academia, research institutions, and the local community. Speakers from Chapman University, JNU, IIT Mandi, and the UK spoke on these topics. The workshop aimed to increase awareness and promote sustainable practices around environmental protection in the mountain regions.

1. One-day Brainstorming Workshop
on
Emerging Environmental Issues
in Mountain States
(4 June 2019)
Venue: Bachat Bhawan Kullu
Report by
Dr. Raj Paul Guleria
Dr. Gaurav Bhardwaj
Dr. Kesar Chand
Organized by:
Students for Development, Himachal Pradesh
In collaboration with Sunil Uppadhayaya Educational
Trust Youth Association for Transforming Nation

2. One-day Brainstorming Workshop
on
Emerging Environmental Issues
in Mountain States
(4 June 2019)
Venue: Bachat Bhawan Kullu
Our Partners
Sunil Uppadhayaya Educational Trust Shimla (HP)
&
Youth Association for Transforming Nation (YATN)
Non-Governmental Organization Kullu (HP)
Organized by:
Students for Development, Himachal Pradesh

3.
Our Supporters

4. Members
Organizing
Committee
Mr. Vikas Bhalla
Dr. Sumit
Ms. Ayushi Sood
Ms. Laveena Arnote
Dr. Sagar Sood
Mr. Sourav Jamwal
Ms. Vishal Pathania
Mr. Rahul Bisht
Ms. Seema Guleria
Mr. Nishant Vaidya
Mr. Rakesh Sharma
Mr. Praveen
Mr. Arun Bisht
Mr. Tarun Vimals
Convener
Dr. Gaurav Bhardwaj
Coordinator/
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Raj Paul Guleria
Organizer
Prashant Kashyap
Advisors
Dr. Kesar Chand
G.B. Pant National Institute of
Himalayan Environment &
Sustainable Development North
East Regional Centre Itanagar
Dr. Surender Sharma
Department of Education,
Himachal Pradesh University,
Shimla
Mr. Kishori Thakur
Department of Elementary
Education Himachal Pradesh

5. Kullu, 4 June 2019
About SFD:
Students for Development (SFD) initiated
in 1990 by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi
Parishad. To promote the need for
sustainable development in its right form.
Not just the environmental issues such as
water conservation and management,
plastic recycling, ban on plastic usage,
forest conservation, etc. but also the issues
related to the development in holistic
sense that are connected with culture,
economic and physical development of
person, society, nation and mankind are
also dealt with so that the meaning of
development is understood by the people
in its right sprit. The question arises what
is ‘Development’? How to understand the
right meaning of ‘Development’? SFD is
initiated to make understand, promote
and disseminate the right concept of
‘Development’ to all people in general and students in specific.
Sunil Uppadhayaya Educational Trust Shimla deals with public Charitable
Trust for the welfare of the community at large without discrimination of
language, caste, creed, religion and environmental issues
Background:
During the colonial rule over India, the policies were purely exploitative, were
implemented with the sole perspective of India as a huge market. The
principles of western economics were foisted upon us. During the
independence struggle, a collective attempt resulted in the movement of
Swadeshi, the principles of self-reliance. Emphasis was given on "Gramodaya"
or development of villages and small-scale cottage industries. Post-
independence, till the 90's, our rulers were still confined to western and
colonial so called modern economic concepts. Adding to this, an unholy blend
of Russian Socialism and American Capitalism, which had no relevance to the
Indian context, was followed. Since 90's the Concept of globalization has
created a false impression of development. Rise in unemployment, rapid
urbanization, unfocused educational policies, absence of self-reliance,
humongous environmental degradation, loss of national pride are the fallouts
of recent directionless policies. We are wrongly assessing our economic and
developmental progress.
Dr. Gaurav Bhardwaj
State Organizing Secretary, SFD
Dr. Bhardwaj has over 9-years’
experience in teaching. He is
Doctorate in Physical Education.
Dr. Bhardwaj is President of
Athletics Association of District
Kullu. State convenor of Students
for Development. Member of
executive council for Youth Services
& Sports Govt of Himachal.

6. Kullu, 4 June 2019
About Workshop:
The one-day Workshop on
“Emerging Environmental
Issues in Mountain States,
EEIMS” is an initiative of
Student for Development
(SFD) & Sunil Uppadhayaya
Educational Trust (SUET) to
contribute in Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan -a nation-
wide campaign started in
2013. The aim of EEIMS-
2019 was to provide a
common platform for
academicians, researchers,
scientists, technocrats,
society and young minds to
take into account most
emerging environmental
issues. The workshop
focused to cover various
environmental issues
through its dignified
environmentalists,
distinguished professors,
scientists and young
researchers. The EEIMS
conducted in a sequence,
comprising 4-sessions i.e.,
inaugural session followed
by technical session, open
session and valedictory
session. The technical
session presents an
overview of emerging
environmental issues and
Dr. Raj Paul Guleria
Co-ordinator
Dr. Guleria has over 18-years’ experience in
teaching. Under the mentorship of him
number of students got opportunities to
explore their scientific temperament at
National as well as International Level. He
is Doctorate in Physics. PhD work was the
part of Aerosol Radiative Forcing over India
a nation-wide project under Indian Space
Research Organization-Geosphere Biosphere
programme. He. guided over one Ph.D.
Scholar and has published a number of
Research & Review papers in International
Journals. He is also anonymous reviewer of
many international journals.
Dr Guleria is a life time member of Indian
Aerosol Science & Technology Association
and Indian Society of Remote Sensing. He
was the member of State Scientific Review
Committee: Initiative for Research &
Innovation in Science, DST Govt. of India.
He is the recipient of prestigious award:
Bharat Ratna Dr. Abdul Kalam Gold Medal
Award which is given by Global Economic
Progress & Research AssociationTamil Nadu
for outstanding contribution in the field of
research.

7. current challenges. It was a golden platform for the young minds
especially school going children’s and society to meet and interact
with the experts. The agenda of the day-long workshop was focused
on the topics: Natural Hazard, Atmospheric Pollution, Garbage
Problems and Management, Policy Strategy, Environmental
Impact Assessment and Landslide Susceptibility. Through
workshop attempt has been to present scientific research going on
in these sectors for a better understanding of the source and
impact of pollutants on climate and air quality. As a confluence of
many disciplines, this workshop serves as a forum that have
promote ideas, experience, and knowledge.
Motivation:
The continuous emission of pollutants, Green House Gases, and
disposal of effluent and toxic waste are major environmental issues
posing threats to the existence of human being. The most common
problems associated with improper management for solid waste,
agriculture waste burning practices, forest fire, developmental
activities leading to land slide, increasing level of anthropogenic
activities contributing to atmospheric pollution. The disposal of
solid waste is becoming a severe logistic and costly problem in high
mountain trekking and expeditions areas. The accumulation of
pollutants along the elevated sites of Himalayas have attract the
attention of global scientists as they adversely affecting the
Himalayan glaciers. The glaciers of Himalaya are the major source
of rivers like Indus, Ganga and Brahamputra. Such glacier fed
rivers are the lifelines of millions of people living in the
downstream.
This workshop outlines various initiatives taken by India. It also
highlights some initiatives taken by the Government and industry
groups. The purpose of this workshop is to gain knowledge about
various initiatives in country and locate the scope for improvement
the quality of environment.

8. Our Speakers
Prof. RP Singh
Email: rsingh@chapman.edu
PROF. RP SINGH is Eminent Professor
at Chapman University, USA. Prior to
Chapman University. He was
Professor with George Mason
University, USA. Prof Sing has held
faculty position in world’s most
reputed institutions like
International Center for Theoretical
Physics Italy, IIT Kanpur and many
others. Dr. Singh obtained his
Doctorate degree in geophysics from
Banaras Hindu University. His area of
interest is Climate & Natural Hazards
and have published more than 200
Research & Review papers in
International Journals. He has
received many awards. Editor in Chief of
many reputed International Journals.
Dr. Singh have organized many
conferences National and International
in status. Recently, Dr. Singh organize
an International workshop on “Climate
Change & Extreme Events in
Himalayan Region” at IIT Mandi.
Dr. Sanjeev Sharma
is currently Assistant
Professor at Jawaharlal
Nehru University. He
was the faculty member
of Central University
Madhya Pradesh. He
worked as Senior Project
Officer in WWF India. Dr
Sharma obtained his
Doctorate degree in
Geography from
Himachal Pradesh
University Shimla & Post-
Doctoral from IISER
Mohali. His area of
interest is Environmental
Impact Assessment.
Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

9. Our Speakers
Dr. NL Sharma
Dr. Nand Lal Sharma
is currently holding
the post of Principal
at Govt. Degree
College Gara
Gausauni, Kullu. He
has more than 25
Years experience in
Teaching. Dr Sharma
obtained his
Doctorate degree in
Physics from
Himachal Pradesh
University Shimla.
His area of interest is
Atmospheric
Pollution. He has
published many
Research Papers in
National &
International
Journals.
JOHN WILBERFORCE is a
Teacher at United Kingdom. he did
his graduation from newcastle
university and is teaching for 26
years in UK and have visited 91
countries across the world.
Presently he is working in India to
enhance the quality of education
among the students. He gives free
education in Govt. Schools as well
as in slums of Kullu. John is a social
worker and has worked as full-time
in the Social care sector.
JOHN WILBERFORCE

10. Our Speakers
Mr. Sanjeev Rana has obtained his Degree in Law.
And presently is Pradhan of Gram Panchayat AIMA Palampur.
Mr Rana has no need to any introduction. His panchayat has
introduced a Modern Garbage Treatment Plant. The Kullu
Deputy Commissioner has also followed AIMA Model and
decided to set up a garbage treatment plant in Kullu district. A
team of officials from Kullu recently visited AIMA to see the
f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e p l a n t a n d w e l l a p p r e c i a t e d . T h e S t a t e
G o v e r n m e n t h a s d i r e c t e d 3 0 0 p a n c h a y a t s o f t h e s t a t e t o f o l l o w
t h e m o d e l o f t h e A I M A , s o t h a t t h e S w a c h h B h a r a t M i s s i o n
c o u l d b e i m p l e m e n t e d s u c c e s s f u l l y .
Dr. Sharad Gupta is research scientist at
School of Engineering, IIT Mandi. He did his M. Tech in
Geoinformatics & Its Applications from Maulana Azad
National Institute of Technology, Bhopal. He joined IIT
Mandi in July 2015. His area of research interest is Remote
Sensing, Geo-Informatics & Mathematical Modelling for
Landslide Hazard Zonation. His research now has been
published in most reputed journals.

11. One-day Brainstorming Workshop on
“Emerging Environmental Issues in Mountain States”
PROGRAMME DETAIL
Venue: Bachat Bhawan, Near DC office, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Date: June 4, 2019
Registration
(10:30 to 11:00 am)
Inaugural Session
11:00 to 11:30 am
 Arrival of Chief Guest
 Deep Prajwalan
 Welcome of the Chief Guest, speakers and other Guests
 Welcome address: Dr. Raj Paul Guleria: (Co-ordinator)
 About Workshop: Dr. Gaurav Bhardwaj (Convener)
 Address by Chief Guest: Mr. Akshay Sood, ADM Kullu
Technical Session
Time Speaker Institution/organisation Area of expertise
11:30-12:00 pm Prof. R.P Singh
Chapman University,
USA
Natural Hazard,
Atmospheric pollution
12:00-12:30 pm Dr. Sanjeev Sharma
Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi
Environmental Impact
Assessment
12:30-1:00 pm Dr. Sharad Gupta IIT Mandi
Landslide
Susceptibility
1:00-1:10 pm John Wilberforce
Teacher, United
Kingdom (UK) Policy strategy
1:10-1:25 pm Mr. Sanjeev Rana
Pradhan Gram
Panchayat AIMA
Garbage problems and
management
1:25-1:45 pm Dr. N.L. Sharma
Principal Govt. Degree
College Gada Gushani
Atmospheric air
pollution
Open Session
(1:45-2:15 pm)
Valedictory Session
(2:15-2:30 pm)
Lunch
(2:30 pm)

12. Deep Prajwalan
The Lightning of the Lamp which marks a bright
beginning of any occasion is our great Indian culture.
Chief Guest and invited speakers do the honour of
Lightening the Lamp and thereby inaugurating the
workshop.
If we do not resolve to
take better care of the
environment. The
environment will stop
taking care of us. Let’s all
make a promise to clean
Environment & reduce
the pollution in any way
we can.

13.
WELCOME OF THE CHIEF GUEST,
SPEAKERS & OTHER GUESTS

14. WELCOME OF CHIEF GUEST AND SPEAKERS WITH TRADITIONAL
TOPI AND BY HANDING OVER A MEMENTO
Welcome Address by
Dr. Raj Paul Guleria:
Student for
Development (SFD) &
Sunil Uppadhayaya
Educational Trust
(SUET) organize one-day
Brainstorming
Workshop on
“Emerging
Environmental Issues
in Mountain States;
EEIMS” on June 4, 2019
at Bachat Bhawan, Kullu,
Himachal Pradesh on
the occasion of World
Environment Day-2019.
The academicians from reputed institutions of globe:
Chapman University USA, United Kingdom, Jawaharlal
Nehru University, New Delhi, IIT Mandi, local community,
scientists, NGOs and stakeholders who are directly or
indirectly linked with workshop theme were invited to
discuss various environmental issues in the mountain
region. About 150 participants comprising students,
teachers, scientists, research scholars, local public
representatives attend the workshop.
WELCOME ADDRESS
BY
DR. RAJ PAUL GULERIA

15. Speaking on the occasion and delivering his Welcome
address Dr. Raj Paul Guleria, Co-ordinator/Organizing
Secretary EEIMS-2019, stressed the need for everyone to
respect the environment and to upkeep it for the next
generations to come. Dr. Guleria said that Swachh Bharat
Abhiyan is a great initiative of Govt. of India that aims to
clean up the places where we live e.g., streets, roads, etc.
He said that the present-day society is well aware of the
role they have to play in protecting the environment. He
also said that the environmental degradation in mountain
states of India is a serious problem. He also said that the
technical session to be held during the day would give lot
of information to the participants. Which leading to make
them more responsible in safeguarding the environment.
He wished the program all the success and said that it is a
very good initiative undertaken by SFD, Kullu.
About EEIMS-2019: Addressing the gathering on the
occasion the Convenor of workshop, State Organizing
Secretary SFD, Himachal Pradesh Dr. Gaurav
Bhardwaj, gave a brief introduction about the workshop
and its need to
be conducted.
Dr. Bhardwaj
said that SFD is
an active
organization
and raise the
issues mainly
concerned to
environment.
He said SFD
Dr. Gaurav Bhardwaj Convenor of
EEIMS addressing the participants

16. initiated in 1990 by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
The main objective was to promote the need for
sustainable development in its right form. Since 1990, SFD
taking into account environmental issues which are
closely related to society. SFD facilitate understanding of
these issues in collaboration with local networks. Our
vision is to convey the right the meaning of development.
SFD disseminating the right concept of ‘Development’
through various seminars, conducting awareness
campaign and many others means. Dr. Bhardwaj also give
a brief introduction of Sunil Uppadhayaya Educational
Trust and its role to contribute in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
and he also highlight the other social activities being going
on.
Address by Chief Guest:
The Chief Guest of the
workshop Mr. Akshay
Sood, Additional District
Magistrate Kullu lighted
the lamp and delivered her
inaugural address on the
occasion. Chief Guest said
that the environmental
degradation is not a local
problem but it is a global
one. He appreciates the
efforts made by SFD Kullu
leading to create a general
awareness among society.
The Chief Guest Mr. Akshay
Sood, ADM Kullu delivering
inaugural address
Lightening of the lamp by
the Chief Guest

17. He also gives the informations about the policies and
programme being executive by Govt. of Himachal as well
as Govt. of India to improve the quality of environment.
Chief Guest said that conducting such types of events is
one of the best ways to convey message to the society
especially for school children. Mr. Akshay Sood narrated
few examples of energy conservation programmes he
undertook as part of her official commitment. Mr. Akshay
Sood address that we have to face shortage of the mineral
resources if we exploit them at such an environment
alarming pace. He advises the gathering to took initiative
to cut short the usage of mineral resources for example
use of fossil fuel at their homes and schools. He wished the
one-day workshop would be of great help in motivating the
school children to act as soldiers in upkeep of the
environment. He complimented the workshop organizer,
convener and associated members for coming up with
such a nice and wonderful event.
Talk by Prof. R.P. Singh:
Later in the day the technical session was held with 06
speakers addressing the participants. Dr. R.P. Singh
Eminent Professor at Chapman University USA gave a very
illustrative talk on “Ground and Space Observations to
study Land-Biosphere-Cryosphere-Atmosphere-Ocean
coupling Associated with Himalayan Environment” Prof.
Singh said that the air-mass coming from the plains and

18. effecting Himalaya
through coupling
system. He said that
Himalaya is the hotspot
region for
anthropogenic
pollution especially
Indo-Gangetic plains.
The major sources of air
pollution are coal-base
power plants, brick
kilns, agriculture waste
burning. During winter
time the air quality is
much worse than the
other season.
In his talk Prof. Singh presents an overview of the growing
pollution in the Himalayan region and explain that how air
pollutants from western regions as well as local emitted
are influencing air quality and glaciers. Black carbon
emitted from industrial pollution, traffic, outdoor fires,
and household burning of coal and biomass fuels is
contributing to retreat Himalayan glaciers. Reduced black
carbon emissions may be required to avoid demise of
Himalayan glaciers. He suggests that in Himalayan region
we should have a wide network of Automatic Weather
Station (AWS). AWS should accomplish with Global
Positioning System (GPS) technology. We have scarcity of
data and felt the need to deploy ground-based sensors at
various locations of Himalaya.
PROF. RP SINGH CHAPMAN
UNIVERSITY USA DELIVERING
TALK

19. Talk by Dr. Sanjeev Sharma:
Dr. Sanjeev
Sharma, Assistant
Professor
Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New
Delhi delivered the
talk on
“Mother Earth Calling Back, Time to reconnect to the
Biosphere”
In his talk he also talks about flora available in mountains
and brought in notice that the pilgrims from plains usually
visited to mountains for example Mani-mehesh Yatra.
During their return back to home they carry with
themselves those plants having medicinal values. Due to
continuous exploiting of those now they hardy seen. He
felt the need to protect them. Manty of them would be
extinct if proper care and attention is not given for
maintenance of the Biodiversity in mountains. He spoke in
detail about mountain culture and said that our
environment is linked with our culture. He stressed on
sustainable development at minimum environmental
Dr. Sanjeev Sharma
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Delhi delivering talk

20. cost. He presents the environmental aspects of our rituals,
culture and traditions by giving numerous examples. He
pay regards to our ancestors and their believes on
religions, and appreciates their efforts to or the ways they
adopted to protect environment. India is known for its rich
culture and our ancestors
put name of many in the name of God for example Kailash
Parvat, Nanda Devi Parvat, and many others. He felt the
need to restore our traditional culture and traditional
knowledge. He said that the Mother Earth gives us a lot
now the carrying capacity is beyond the limit. He call the
society to come forward to protect it, because our Mother
Earth Calling Back.
Talk by John Wilberforce:
Speaking on a different topic John Wilberforce
Teacher, United Kingdom (UK) addressed the gathering
on the topic entitled “Waste Disposal in the United
Kingdom”. He said that he is teaching for 26-years in UK
and have visited 91-countries across the world. Some
wealthy countries, i.e., the USA, the UAE, Bahrain, Sweden,
Norway and some poor countries, i.e., Syria, Lebanon,
Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. John told that the
garbage problems in India is much worse than any the
country I have ever visited. He noticed that the dispose of
garbage in the streets is usual practice. Surprisingly, I have
seen even responsible persons e.g., police officers doing
exactly the same. He stress to enforce the Law, this is the
only way bring changes in behaviour. He talk about UK and
told that what policies UK Govt. have adopted. Local

21. council collect and recycle the garbage. This is paid for by
a small local taxation, approximately 0.4% of the average
income in the UK.
(a) John Wilberforce Teacher, United Kingdom (UK)
addressed the gathering, photo of garbage heap in the
central Bhuntar taken on 4 June 2019, and (C) the waste
disposable practices in UK
Talk by Dr. Sharad Gupta:
Dr. Sharad Gupta Research Scientist IIT Mandi deliver a
talk on “Landslide and its terminology” He said that the
landslide is a normal geomorphic process and most
common in mountain region. He addresses that the
landslide have direct correspondence with developmental
activities. The region where large developmental activities
are going on are highly prone to land slide incidence. He
gives the example of number of landslides which can be
usually seen while travelling between Mandi and Manali.
As this zone where widening of road work is under

22. progress. He also put the example of Kotrupi Landslide
which happened on 13 August 2017 on National Highway
154, which caused property as well as life loss about 46
people lost their lives. Dr. Gupta said that Kotrupi is highly
tectonic active zone. He also explains
terminologies commonly used in landslide studies. He
also told that what IITEANS based at Mandi are doing to
reduce or pin point the locations which are most prone to
landslide. He told that they have developed a low-cost
monitoring and warning system against landslides and
deploy at number of locations alongside the road between
Mandi and Aut. He said sensor can sense landslides before
they happen and thereby in advance a pre-alarming
announcement can be made.
(a) Dr. Sharad Gupta, IIT Mandi addressed the
gathering and (b) Photo of Kotrupi landslide

23. Talk by Sanjeev Rana:
Mr. Sanjeev Rana, Pradhan Gram Panchayat AIMA,
Palampur put his massage to gathering through video
conferencing. He told that a few year ago the garbage
problems in AIMA Panchayat was a big issue. He shares his
experience and told how he committed to AIMA garbage
free. The commitment was big one and solution was
challenging. I accept and took initiative by launching
various awareness campaign. The local community were
aware to cause-effect of garbage. They were aware that
heaps of garbage not only effecting scenic beauty of the
Panchayat but also it has adverse effect on human health.
He told that due to his efforts and collaborated approach of
peoples now AIMA is garbage free. We have eco-friendly
vehicle which collect garbage from door to door. After that
we have garbage treatment plant. Mr. Rana said, Govt. of
Himachal directed 300 Panchayats to follow the model of
AIMA. Mr. Rana advice the gathering to come forward so
that Swachh Bharat Mission could be implemented
successfully.
Message from
Pradhan AIMA
Panchayat via video
conferencing

24. Talk by Dr. N.L. Sharma:
The last lecture
of the technical
session of
“EEIMS-2019” was
delivered by Dr.
N.L. Sharma,
Principal Govt.
Degree College
Gada Gushani
Kullu, addressing
the topic
“Study of
Atmospheric
Aerosol in
western
Himalaya”
he spoke in detail how the environment is degrading day-
by-day due to continuous emission of aerosols especially
anthropogenic types. He addresses on: why aerosol study
is important? How aerosol effect environment and hence
climate, what is the current scenario. Dr. Sharma present
an overview of aerosol study which is being carried out by
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) under Aerosol
Radiative Forcing over India Network (ARFINET)
programme. He said that ARFINET is the India’s largest
programme progressing with the collective efforts of more
than 40-institutions like Indian Institute of Remote
Dr. Nand Lal Sharma
delivering talk on aerosols
and their adverse effect on
climate and human health

25. Sensing Dehradun, Aryabhata Research Institute of
Observational Sciences Nainital, GB Pant National
Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development
Mohal-Kullu, and more. Based on his research he said that
the level of atmospheric aerosols in Kullu valley is much
higher than high altitude stations like Hanely and Nainital.
He told that the during post-monsoon and winter season
the relative contribution of fine-size particles is higher
compared to other seasons, whereas in summer the large-
size particles are dominant. In post-monsoon and winter,
the anthropogenic activity in the form of forest fire,
biomass burning, fuel wood burning in the Kullu valley
reaches to its maximum level, which emitting a large
amount of aerosols into the atmosphere. In summer, the
desert aerosols which are transported by airmass from
outer regions contributing in total aerosol loading. He
addressed the gathering to spread awareness about effects
of aerosols and to cut their emission. Aerosols not only
effect climate but also have adverse effect on human
health.

26. Interaction with Speakers during Open
Session:
During open session, the participants had a very healthy
interaction with the speakers and raised a lot of questions
on the topics addressed during the day and received
specific answers to their queries. The following images
showing the intent of active & interactive learning.
Vote of Thanks:
The one-day workshop ended
with a “Vote of Thanks” by Dr. Sumit, Assistant Professor
Govt. Degree college Kullu, followed by delicious Lunch.
Figures are showing the intent of active & interactive
learning organized by Students for Development and Sunil
Participants putting their queries through
interactive participation

27. Uppadhayaya Educational Trust. During lunch time the
interviews was conducted with participants. Participants
told this was informative workshop and they learn a lot.
The worthy speakers were informative and they told what
are the current environmental problems and issues and
how a common man can play an important role to
overcome those.
Interview with
participants:
 Ms. Kiran Dang, Principal Trinity Public High School
Banjar attend the workshop with her 4-students and
one teacher. She express that this workshop will
change the mind-set of children’s who were the part
of this event.
Interaction with speakers during lunch

28.  Dr. Paras Sharma, Principal Vijay Memorial College of
Education, Distt Mandi told that it was a remarkable
programme. All worthy speakers disseminate their
research very well. He said that the recommendations
suggested by speakers if implemented may be a great
step to solve environmental problems.
 Dr. Ram Krishan, Lecturer Govt. Senior Secondary
School Kharahal attend workshop with 4-students
along with one teacher and express that this was a
successful event organized by in systematic way as
per schedule. He said the Kullu is known for its
tourism. The environmental degradation may
hamper Kullu tourist activities.
 Dr. NL Sharma, Principal Govt. Degree College
appreciate the efforts of SFD and stress that such
types of seminar should be organize time to time.
 Local representatives said that we should take
initiative to solve environmental issues. One of said
that workshop conducted under theme “Emerging
Environmental Issues in Mountain States” Was
closely concerned to the society and it was a great
effort of the SFD convenor.
 Students from different schools share their views and
express that it was a nice experience and they have
never attended earlier. What they learn through
books about environment, hardly attract their
attention. Everyone calling climate has been change,
one should protect our environment. After this
workshop we realise the problems and come to
understand what are different processes responsible
for that change.

29. Interviews with participants

30. Media Coverage:
Keeping the importance of the workshop, the local media
gave full weightage to the event. The whole programme is
covered by media. Following iphotos are some snap-shots
of local News.
Media coverage

31. Photo Gallery

32. Photo Gallery

33. Photo Gallery

34. Photo Gallery

35. News Clippings

36. News Clippings

37. News Clippings

38. News Clippings

39. News Clippings

40. News Clippings

41. News Clippings

42. News Clippings

43.
Problems & Recommendations:
Problems: Solid waste disposal is a major urban
environmental problem facing India. The heaps of
domestic waste can be seen everywhere. The waste
that is collected by municipalities is simply dumped
on the outer parts of a town or city of the urban
centers. These dumping sites are source of GHG’s
emission and play an important role in spreading
diseases.
Recommendations:
i. Need to enforce the law.
ii. Disposal of solid waste should be criminal
offence.
iii. Pay-as-you-throw Policies: The offender
should be imposed with heavily fine.
iv. Environment tax: The concept of Environment
tax should be introduced, so the same can be
utilized by local administration/local
Panchayat/Municipal committees for the waste
management practices. The goal of
Environment tax should to provide a financial
incentive for recycling while reducing waste.
v. Producer Responsibility: After products
consumption the Producer should be

44. responsible for safe disposal and recycling of
their products.
vi. Waste Treatment Plants: More emphasis
should be given to small waste treatment plants
rather that big one and should be after every two
km distance.
Problems: In recent mountain region have been
become the tourist hotspots. Himalayas Mountains
are getting adventurous. They attracting the
trackers around the globe, the trash they invariably
leave behind on the mountain’s spells disaster for
the environment.
Recommendations:
i. Tracker Responsibility: After products
consumption the trackers should return with
garbage, over and above their own trash. He
should be responsible for safe disposal and
recycling.
Problems: The deposition of black carbon (BC)
on snow or Himalayan glacier surfaces contributing
to accelerate their melting rate, while in
atmosphere BC is contributing to global warming.
The BC is the main culprits to global warming after
GHG’s. The main sources of BC emissions in
mountain region are: the agriculture waste burning,

45. forest fires, burning of fuel wood, increasing
vehicular emission especially at tourist places.
Recommendations:
i. Awareness: The environmental issues and
concerns should be discussed with the local
people, especially farmers. The NGO’s and Govt.
agencies can play a vital role in this direction.
ii. Pay-as-farmer-burn Policies: The polluters
should be imposed with heavily fine, especially
those farmers involve in agriculture waste
burning practices for clearance of their fields.
iii. Developing market for pellets made out of
agricultural residues/waste which is currently
being burnt on fields. These pellets can be used
in domestic stoves as well as industrial
purposes. This will have dual benefits in
mitigating air pollution both in terms outdoor
air pollution and indoor air pollution.
iv. Identify and map schemes/programs of Govt. of
India with the potential to reduce BC emissions
like Ujjwala and Saubhagya yojana. The role of
such schemes in reducing BC needs to be
monitored and reported, accordingly.
v. Upgrading LPG distribution network by
developing a decision-making tool utilizing GIS
techniques for mapping road networks, LPG
distribution centers.

46. Problems:
Landslides are destructive geological processes that
cause huge property as well as lives loss. Landslide
mostly experienced in the mountain region. The
slope failure in the hilly terrain is due to geological
processes and events. The main cause is
developmental activities. The higher frequency of
landslide is seen along the road during after road
construction or expansion.
Recommendations:
i. Map and document all disasters in the area,
assess trends and vulnerabilities.
ii. The stability of a slope can be increased by
removing all or part of a landslide mass, or by
adding earth buttresses at the toe of potentially
weak slopes.
iii. Drainage works should include both the surface
and subsurface.
iv. Surface drainage improvement works are
implemented to minimize the infiltration of
rainwater that builds up pore pressure.
v. Deploy of early warming sensors that uses GPS
technology at different locations especially
along the road side.

47. Summary:
Concept of Environmental Police:
To regulate all recommendations
stated above the state Govt. should
introduce the concept of
Environmental Police. For this a
separate department should be launch.
The mission of the Environmental
Police should to protect the
environment and natural resources
through enforcement, check on
activities that harm environment,
education, and public outreach.
Environmental Police should be
responsible to enforce and regulate
environmental laws.
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