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India First Snow Leopard Conservation Center Opens in Uttarakhand.

Environment | Dated: 10 Mar 2026

India first dedicated Snow Leopard Conservation and Breeding Center was officially inaugurated in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The high-altitude center, established in collaboration with the UNDP, aims to actively protect the elusive big cats and restore their Himalayan habitats.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It is strategically located within the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
  • The facility was built under the broader SECURE Himalaya project.
  • It strongly focuses on community engagement to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Center: Snow Leopard Conservation.
  • State: Uttarakhand.
  • Partner: UNDP.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

India first dedicated Snow Leopard Conservation and Breeding Center was recently inaugurated in which state?

Correct Answer: Uttarakhand

🚀 Quick Recap:

About SECURE Himalaya

  • Launch - 2017
  • Partners - Environment Ministry and UNDP