NITI Aayog has released five Thematic Reports on Sustainable Development in Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) recognizing uniqueness of Himalayas and challenges for sustainable development.

These reports list challenges in all defined five thematic areas and discuss significance, challenges, ongoing actions and future roadmap.These areas were:

1. Inventory and Revival of Springs in Himalayas for Water Security,
2. Sustainable Tourism in Indian Himalayan Region,
3. Transformative Approach to Shifting Cultivation,
4. Strengthening Skill & Entrepreneurship Landscape in Himalayas and
5. Data and Information for Informed Decision Making.

?The reports lists challenges in all 5 thematic areas.

• Nearly 30% of springs crucial to water security of people are drying and 50% have reported reduced discharge.
• Himalayan Tourism growing annually at 6.8% has crated huge challenge related to solid waste, water, traffic, loss of bio-cultural diversity etc.
• With the projected arrival of tourists in IHR States to more than double by 2025, urgent actions will be needed to address critical issues of waste management and water crisis in addition to other environmental and social issues.