Abbott Mountain’s of Uttarakhand

• 08 May 2024

Why in News?

Abbott Mountain can be found in the beautiful Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand, in the town of Lohaghat in the Champawat district.

Key Points

• Abbott Mountain holds historical significance, named after British surgeon Dr. James Abbott, who served as the Commissioner of Kumaon during the British Raj era. His contributions to the development of the region are commemorated through this majestic peak.
• Apart from its natural beauty, Abbott Mountain also serves as a paradise for adventure enthusiasts.
• The region is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including rare Himalayan species such as musk deer, Himalayan black bear, and a variety of bird species.

Indian Himalayan Region

• The IHR covers ten states and four hill districts of India, viz. Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, among the states and the hill districts of Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong in Assam and Darjeeling, Kalimpong in West Bengal.
• The uncontrolled demand-driven economic growth has led to haphazard urbanization, environmental degradation and increased risks and vulnerabilities, seriously compromising the unique values of Himalayan ecosystems.
• In addition to a focus on economic growth, the roadmap for sustainable development of the Indian Himalayas needs to be in sync with the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Therefore the development in the Himalayas must be fully embedded in the environmental, socio-cultural and sacred tenets of the region.