Key Environment Issues in
Rural areas of Himachal Pradesh
- Natural Water Sources/ Springs
- Climate Change
- Loss of Forest Cover and Forest Fragmentation
- Loss of Biodiversity
- Unsustainable Agriculture including Crop diversification
- Solid Waste Management
- Water Pollution
- Energy consumption
Objective of Scheme
The programme endeavours to sustain prosperity in villages, that is built around sustainable use of the key natural resources of a village, through the adoption of low-impact practices that result in:
- Water security,
- Food security,
- Livelihood security for the village communities.
Key Elements of a Model Village
- Environment sustainability through responsible Natural Resource
- Management practices
- Community participation
- Use of Modern and Clean technology & practices
- Convergence of resources available for development