GANGOTRI GLACIER

Current Context : A recent study revealed that the Gangotri Glacier has lost nearly 10% of its snowmelt flow in the past four decades, raising concerns over water security for the Ganga basin.

About Gangotri Glacier

• Location: Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
• Length: About 30 km.
• River System: Feeds the Bhagirathi River, which merges with the Alaknanda River at Devprayag to form the Ganga River.
• Protected Area: Lies within Gangotri National Park.
• Key Fauna: Snow Leopard, Himalayan Blue Sheep (Bharal), Himalayan Monal (state bird of Uttarakhand).