Uttarakhand Releases Science Policy and Environment Reports for Planning

Uttarakhand released a new plan for using science and technology to solve local problems.

It also released reports measuring the value of nature in the state.

These reports look at forests, water, biodiversity, soil and carbon absorption.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said this information should help guide development decisions.

He asked officials to include carbon credits in the science policy.

He also called for simple water-harvesting systems that families and communities can use.

The policy covers issues such as glaciers, disasters, energy, farming, healthcare and migration.

Scientists and technology experts discussed how research can become part of government planning.