Himalaya Diwas 2026: 9 September and 17th Edition
Why in the news
The yearly day to highlight Himalayan ecology was marked again, now in its seventeenth round.
Key facts
- Date: 9 September each year.
- 2026 was the 17th edition.
- First observed in Uttarakhand in 2010.
- Goal: spread awareness about the Himalayan ecosystem.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 September |
| First observed | 2010, Uttarakhand |
| 2026 edition | 17th |
Significance
- Focuses on protecting a fragile mountain ecosystem.
- Promotes sustainable development across the Himalayan region.
Exam angle
- Date of Himalaya Diwas and the state where it began.
- Year it was first observed.