Himalayan glaciers receding: Natarajan

The government has not conducted studies so far to assess the adverse impact of the melting of glaciers in the Himalyan region. File Photo

Glaciers in the Himalayan region are receding at varying rates in different areas, Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

In her reply to a written question, she said that findings in a study conducted by the Geological Survey of India has revealed that recession of glaciers could be the result from natural cyclic process and other factors, including, inter-alia and global warming.

She also said that the government has not conducted studies so far to assess the adverse impact on Indian sub-continent due to the melting of glaciers in Himalayas and ice in Antarctica.