In Himachal Pradesh, where the BJP-led state government has set its sights on repeating the mission, disgruntled apple growers took to the streets yesterday over the government's "callous approach" to their long-overdue demands.
They were nothing more than proof of the impact of this phenomenon induced by human activity and of the urgency to act before it is too late, experts and various United Nations agencies linked to the environment and development point out.
This iconic and culturally treasured big cat is a good indicator species as it reacts quickly to habitat disturbances and its successful conservation requires long-term sustainable systemic solutions to threats affecting habitat quality.