Dehradun, Sept. 9 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised the need for collective efforts to protect the Himalayas, stating that the Himalayas are our identity, culture, and lifeline, said a release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Tuesday.

He said that the Himalayas impact not only India but also a large population across the world, and it is everyone's responsibility to safeguard them from the effects of climate change.

According to a statement by the CMO, extending his best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Himalaya Day on Monday, the Chief Minister said that in view of the need for social development in Himalayan regions, we must work in harmony with both ecology and economy.

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