Initiative Details
Project Name | WEALTH FROM WASTE Leh, JAMMU & KASHMIR |
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Department/State/District | Department of Agriculture |
Sector | Agriculture |
Year | 2019 |
Project Details |
Summary
Located in a cold desert and endowed with pristine landscapes, the district of Leh is well Know for its colorful and unique culture. Economy is traditionally based on agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry. However, over the past decade tourism has gradually become the mainstay of the economy of Leh. Tourist arrivals surpassed 3 Lakh in year 2018. With rapid urbanization spurred by the growth in tourism, solid waste management has emerged as a new challenge for administrators of Leh. If left unattended it would have posed a serious threat to the district's fragile ecology... Read More