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Himalayan Conclave
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- A conclave of Himalayan States was held in
- The demands raised by the states include creation of a separate Ministry to deal with their endemic problems and Green Bonus.
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- Rationale Behind the Green Bonus
(1) The region is source to many of Indian rivers.
(2) Significant role played by the states in Prime Ministers water conservation
(3) Large areas of the states fall into eco-sensitive zones which has adversely impacted their economic growth.
(4) Cost of development schemes in the Himalayan states is high.
(5) Himalayan states having dual responsibility of maintaining economic development and ecological balance.
Source
The Hindu