(a) whether the Government has received any proposals from Himalayan States
especially Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, etc. to constitute Himalayan Development
Council;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is contemplating to constitute the said council to provide
assistance for dealing with the natural disasters;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefore?