Tips for a better biosphere

Gangtok, Nov 16: A national committee and workshop will be held at the forest department conference hall for the development of the cold desert areas of Sikkim - these areas have been declared as biosphere reserves.

The aim is to review the management and implementation of improving the biosphere reserve of the North-Eastern Himalayan Region.

According to the senior research officer (wildlife), the discussion will be about the management and research for the conservation of the bio-diversity. The Sikkim government has created an action plan and estimated an amount of Rs 1.75 crore for the development of the Kanchenjunga biosphere reserve. The proposal will be presented for approval by the national committee.

The biosphere directors of Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya will make presentations at the beginning of the programme, and the national committee will discuss the possibilities of adding new regions to the reserve. Representatives from West Bengal, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh will also take part in the meet.

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