The Indian Government and World Wide Fund (WWF) have jointly operated the Threatened Deer Programme for the conservation of the Himalayan musk deer, in Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary. Due to its high economic value and increased demand, the poaching of Himalayan Musk Deer has increased manifold.Ĭonservation of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary The male deer contains the precious musk pod glands which are highly valued for its use in cosmetics. The declining population of the Himalayan Musk Deer, due to extensive poaching, propelled the government to declare it as an endangered species in 1973. The exotic birds found here are, Nepal Tree-creeper, Little Pied Flycatcher, Koklass Pheasant, Grey-cheeked Warbler, Himalayan Monal and Kalij Pheasant. Other animals include, Himalayan Musk Deer, Indian Muntjac, Wild Boar, Himalayan Tahr, Bharal, Sambar, Goral, Serow, Langur, Rhesus Macaque, Crested Porcupine, Mountain Voles, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Brown-toothed Shrew, Pika, Snow Cock and several species of reptiles like Himalayan Pit Viper and Keelback.
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Some of the mammals are Himalayan Black Bear, Yellow-Throated Marten, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Leopard Cat, Fox and Jackal. The sanctuary also contains numerous species of animals, birds and marine life. Grazing land, medicinal plants and other varieties of plants are also found through out the region. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is rich with a wide range of vegetation and flora, like oak, rhododendrons, Chir Pine and Alpine meadows along with several Himalayan flowering plants. The South West summer monsoon rain provides an annual rainfall of 3,093 mm.įlora and Fauna of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary Where as during the winter season, the temperature drops to -10 degree Celsius followed by heavy snowfalls. The temperature during the summer months is mild and pleasant, around 25 degree Celsius. The river valleys of Biera, Menan, Kali, Mandakini and Balasuti are in the north-south direction where as the high altitude areas are embellished with glaciers. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the larger Western Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows of alpine eco-region of India and the northern catchment of the Alaknanda River. The entire sanctuary covers an area of 376 sq mi (975 sq km) with an elevation of 1,160 m to 7,068 m (near Chaukhamba peak). Topography of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary It is also the biggest protected locale in the western Himalayas. The route from Gauri Kund to Kedarnath templegoes through the Kedarnath Wildlife sanctuary. The name of the sanctuary is derived from the popular Hindu pilgrim destination of Kedarnath Temple, located on the northern region. Prior to this, the area was a Notified Reserve Forest, from 19. It was established in 1972, mainly with the aim of protecting the rare and endangered Himalayan Musk Deer. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled amidst the Himalayas which is pregnant with snow capped mountainous peaks, lush green forests, lakes and glaciers, scenic valleys and contains a variety of birds and animals, along with diverse flora. "In meeting with Chinese Defence Minister, I clearly stated that while our troops had always taken a responsible approach towards border management, there should be no doubt about our determination to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the districts of Chamoliand Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand, is spread over an area of 975 sq km. "Our troops have done counter deployments in the area to safeguard our borders," he said.
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Singh also said that the violent conduct of Chinese troops is a violation of all past agreements. "I request this House to pass a resolution that we stand shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces who are guarding our borders to safeguard India's sovereignty and integrity," he said. He assured the House that India is ready to deal with any situation. On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke on the India-China standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Day 2 of the monsoon session. PIB Fact Check SeptemIndia ready to deal with any situation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh No such incident has taken place recently anywhere in #Ladakh /ICXX8zO9ZO The wreckage exhibited is of a helicopter crash that happened in 2018 near Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. Claim:A viral tweet claims that an MI-17 Helicopter has crashed in Ladakh.