Social reformer Sonam Wangchuk has appealed to PM Modi.
Sonam Wangchuk, a social reformer, and teacher from Ladakh has appealed to PM Modi. He has said that due to the ever-increasing industry and tourism in Ladakh, there is a danger to the glaciers of Ladakh, which are melting rapidly.
Ladakh's social reformer Sonam Wangchuk has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the security of Ladakh. In fact, according to a study, two-thirds of the glaciers in this union territory are about to disappear. Let us tell you, the Bollywood film 3 Idiots has been inspired by social reformer Sonam Wangchuk.
Sonam Wangchuk has insisted that Ladakh was avoided in protecting industries and if such negligence continues, the glaciers here will disappear. Due to this, there will be a huge shortage of water in its neighboring countries including India.
Glaciers surrounded by fast-melting highway
Wangchuk said, "If a way is not found, industry, tourism, and commerce will grow in Ladakh and this union territory will end completely. Recent studies by the University of Kashmir and other research organizations have concluded that the Leh-Ladakh About 2/3 of the glaciers here will disappear if neglected. Third, if they are not maintained properly. Also, a study by the University of Kashmir has found that glaciers surrounded by highways and human activities melt faster. Have been."
Advice is given to children and local people
He said, "Not only America and Europe are responsible for climate change due to global warming, but local pollution is also equally responsible." It is my appeal to PM Modi that Ladakh and other Protect the Himalayan regions from this industrial exploitation as it will affect the lives and jobs of the people. However, I believe that apart from the government, people should also be equally concerned about climate change and take measures to mitigate it." He also appealed to the children not to waste food and clothes. Don't because it technically harms the environment.
Will fast on Khardungla Pass
Sharing a tweet, he said, "All is not well in Ladakh! In my latest video, I appeal to @narendramodi ji to pay attention here and provide security to Ladakh. To attract the attention of the government and the world I am planning to sit on #ClimateFast for 5 days from 26th Jan which is at Khardungla Pass 18000 ft -40°C."
Started school for children in Ladakh
Let us tell you, social reformer Suman Wangchuk was born in 1966. He is a Mechanical Engineer and Director of the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL). In the year 2018, he was awarded the Magsaysay Award. He is known for establishing 'The Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh' (SECMOL) school. The school uses solar energy for cooking, lighting, and heating. No fossil fuel is used in this school. In 1998, he established a school for those children who were termed failures or failures by the system. In 1994, Wangchuk launched Operation New Hope to reform the government school system.
