India’s First Snow Leopard Conservation Centre

  • Uttarakhand is all set to develop India’s first Snow Leopard Conservation Centre in Uttarkashi forests.
  • It will be built at the entry point of Gangotri National Park above 2800 meters sea level.

Key Features

  • The centre will be developed by the Uttarakhand forest department along with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Netherland.
  • Built under the 'SECURE Himalaya' scheme, the primary goal of setting up this centre is conservation and restoration of Himalayan ecosystems and creating livelihood.
  • It also aims at conservation of elusive snow leopards and various other endangered Himalayan species.
  • The conservation of snow leopards will promote winter tourism in ....
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