Endangered Snow leopard statue unveiled in North Sikkim’s Thangu village
First Published: 11th September, 2022 12:16 IST
Aimed at sensitizing tourists toward the importance of the endangered Snow Leopard, a statue of the elusive cat was unveiled at Thangu village in North Sikkim, on the occasion of
Aimed at sensitizing tourists toward the importance of the endangered Snow Leopard, a statue of the elusive cat was unveiled at Thangu village in North Sikkim, on the occasion of the Pang Lhabsol festival.
The statue of the Snow Leopard was unveiled as a part of an initiative to spread awareness of the endangered cat found in North Sikkim and the Tibetan highlands.
The statue also aims at sensitizing tourists about the importance of the rare animal and the significance of the Thangu and Gurudongmar areas as snow leopard habitats.
Known to locals as Saagey, the snow leopard is a focal species for the Secure Himalaya project.
Also Read: Tripura: CPI(M) protests against state govt for alleged misgovernance
The statue was unveiled under the Global Environment Facility-Government of India under United Nations Development Project’s Secure Himalaya initiative and was constructed in collaboration with Lachen Tourism Development Committee and the Lachen Dzumsa.
It was unveiled in the presence of Lachen Pipons along with field officials of Kanchenjunga National Park and Forest officials under Mangan territorial divisions.
Monks from the Thangu monastery performed rituals during the unveiling.
Moreover, 20 Dokpas or yak herders were given jackets, high quality boots, and solar lights with mobile charging capability by Lachen Pipons and members of Lachen Dzumsa.
Also Watch:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Body of missing person found dead in southern Tripura’s jungle
05th May 2024Live Assam Lok Sabha Polls 3rd phase: Over 81 lakh voters expected to exercise franchise
05th May 2024Live 3 Mizoram footballers in India probables team for World Cup qualifiers
05th May 2024Live 877 square km of forest cover destroyed for poppy cultivation in Manipur in 34 years: CM N Biren Singh
05th May 2024WE RECOMMEND
Sikkim : ‘Girish And The Chronicles (GATC)’ to kick off European tour from May 9 to 30
Germany is next on the list, which marks GATC’s debut performance in Germany on May 15, with a promise to deliver a complete rock n roll experience for their German fanbase.
04th May 202425-year-old man dies after falling from log bridge over Teesta River in North Sikkim
The deceased has been identified as Rapzung Lepcha, resident of Lum village.
04th May 2024Sikkim sees record-breaking surge in tourist inflow, numbers may touch 1.2 million by year-end
According to official figures released by the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Himalayan state saw 290,401 visitors for sightseeing in the state till March 31.
30th April 20244.2 magnitude quake hits China’s Xizang, tremors felt in Sikkim
The epicentre of the earthquake was located at Latitude 28.28 and Longitude 87.87, at a depth of 30 kilometres, the NCS stated.
29th April 2024World 10K Bengaluru Marathon: Sikkim’s Marathon girl Phurba Tamang wins Silver
Phurba won the silver in the women's 25-29 age category.
28th April 2024