Dehradun, Jan. 11 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 9 Jan: A project presentation, titled "A Study on Socio-Ecological Changes and Urban Planning Issues of Simalti-Binta, Panuanaula and Almora Region of Uttarakhand", was held at the Doon Library, here, today. The event was jointly organised by Uttarakhand Sewa Nidhi Pariyavaran Shiksha Sansthan, Almora, and DIT University Dehradun.

The presentation showcased the findings of a comprehensive technical study that serves as a Vision Statement for new and emerging settlements in the Almora region, including Simalti-Binta and Panuanaula. The study addresses pressing challenges facing Himalayan hill settlements- architecture, fragile ecology, water stress, slope instability, infrastructure defi...