Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) whip Prakash Chandra Pariyar has urged the government to halt what he called “dozer development” in the Himalayas, warning that bulldozer-driven construction is damaging trekking routes and natural heritage.
Speaking during the special hour in the House of Representatives on Friday, Pariyar said development carried out in the name of progress had disrupted the environmental balance of the Himalayan region. He called on the government to protect Himalayan tourism and take account of the concerns and sensitivities of Indigenous communities.
Pariyar warns of damage to Himalayan tourism
Pariyar urged the government to stop the destruction of Himalayan tourist highways and natural sites. He said attention should be given to trekking, tourism and the impact of development on the region’s natural and cultural heritage.
His remarks focused on the effects of construction carried out with bulldozers, which he described as “bulldozer terror” conducted in the name of development.
