Each year, on September 9th, the India observes Himalaya Day, also known as Himalaya Diwas. This annual celebration has a profound purpose: the preservation of the unique Himalayan ecosystem and the broader Himalayan region.Himalaya Day serves as a platform to raise awareness among the public and foster community involvement in conservation activities. This year, we celebrate the 14th Himalaya Diwas.
- The 2023 celebrations focused on escalating Himalayan disasters through songs, discussions, and debates.
- 9th September was officially declared as Himalaya Day by the then chief minister of Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat, in 2014.
- The idea was conceptualized by Anil Joshi of the Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization and other Indian environmentalists.