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Way Forward:

Himalayas are called the 'Third pole' because they have glaciers which supply fresh water to Indian continent. This protection and preservation is need of the hour.

Himalayan ecology encompasses complex relationships affecting society and infrastructure. Infrastructure development impacts on fragile ecology need careful assessment. Way forward emphasizes limiting tourist numbers, implementing community-based solutions like local housing styles, requiring EIA before development of projects like dams, and developing early warning and rescue mechanisms. Himalayan glacier conservation and water resource management remain critical for India's future.

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