7th Nadi Utsav Highlights River Conservation and Tibetan Plateau's Role
7th Nadi Utsav Highlights River Conservation and Tibetan Plateau's Role
IN · Published Sep 29, 2026
• The 7th Nadi Utsav, held from 24 to 26 September 2026 in New Delhi, focused on the theme of river conservation and water security.
• Experts discussed the ecological, cultural, and policy dimensions of rivers, with a special emphasis on the Tibetan Plateau's role in sustaining major river systems in Asia.

Impact & Risks

The discussions underscored the risks posed by climate change and human activities on the Tibetan Plateau, which feeds major rivers like the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus. Rapid glacier melting, mining, and dam construction threaten water security and ecological balance in downstream regions, including India. These issues could lead to reduced river flows, increased flooding, and long-term environmental degradation.

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