Save the Nature and People: A Study on Bio-Diversity of Darjeeling Hills Area and Evenhanded Future Action
A biodiversity study of the Darjeeling Hills that strengthened coordination among local bodies, built their capacity, and raised community awareness of hazards such as landslides — pairing conservation with an evenhanded plan for the people who live there.
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Year
2012-2015
Geography
Darjeeling Hills, West Bengal, India
Sponsor
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
SDG alignment
SDG 13, SDG 15
Project Investigator / Team
Project Investigator: Mr. Pijush Kanti Basu — Former Secretary, Irrigation Department, Government of West Bengal
Objectives
To strengthen the coordination process and initiate capacity building of the local bodies. To create awareness among the local people about problems such as landslides and related environmental issues.
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