India, Nov. 28 -- MoEFCC supports state-led scientific studies, policy on higher Himalayas conservation.

No sewage detected in Kothakunta and Mangalvani lakes; water testing underway in Telangana.

Solid waste dumping at Garhi Harsaru village halted; site cleared in Gurugram.

Protection, conservation of higher Himalayas

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) submitted its response November 27, 2025 informing the National Green Tribunal (NGT) of its stand on higher Himalayas and its conservation.

The MoEFCC report stated that the governments of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand had filed their responses explaining the effective actions being taken to conserve, preserve and protect the higher Himalayas.

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