In this issue

As India celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,
Dr John S Moolakkattu revisits Gandhi’s thinking and views on environment. He says that Gandhi’s environmentalism fitted in with his overall vision for India and the world that sought to extract from nature what is absolutely necessary for human sustenance. His ideas on environment are intimately linked with his ideas relating to the polity, economy, health, and development. The author concludes that Gandhi’s environmentalism is largely built on ecological practices of peasants and tribal communities.

Three Years Of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

An Imperative Assessment

5 mins

Sharks And Rays - Urgent Measures Needed To Combat Their Over-Exploitation

A traffic study released recently has identified the world’s top 20 shark and ray catchers and traders, who collectively account for some 80 per cent of global reported catch averaged by year between 2007 and 2017.

3 mins

Viability And Sustainability Of Natural Resources - Strengthening Institutions And Strategies

Biba Jasmine says that since time immemorial Indian tradition has promoted frugality and moderation in consumption. She feels that in today’s times, it is imperative to use resources more effectively with less damage to environment and public health. On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, let us all strive to strengthen institutions and strategies for the conservation of natural resources. Let us all join hands and have a collective vision to promote sustainable production processes and lifestyle.

10 mins

Revisiting Gandhi's Environmentalism - On 150th Birth Anniversary Of The Father Of The Nation

As India celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr John S Moolakkattu revisits Gandhi’s thinking and views on environment. He says that Gandhi’s environmentalism fitted in with his overall vision for India and the world that sought to extract from nature what is absolutely necessary for human sustenance. His ideas on environment are intimately linked with his ideas relating to the polity, economy, health, and development. The author concludes that Gandhi’s environmentalism is largely built on ecological practices of peasants and tribal communities.

9 mins

Monkey Menace in HP - Human–Animal Conflict And Other Issues

Hassled by troops of monkeys which frequently attack passers-by and destroy crops in Himachal Pradesh (HP), the government has been trying hard to get rid of the monkey menace in the state. Indeed, it is no monkey business to deal with the monkey menace and for now this continues to be a big challenge that may not be overcome too soon, says Sarita Brara.

7 mins

Khadi On Postage Stamps

Mahatma Gandhi encouraged and promoted khadi and the charkha in a big way as part of the Swadeshi Movement during the Indian freedom struggle. As we come together to celebrate the sesquicentennial (150th) birth anniversary of the Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, N Kalyani takes a look at khadi, the fabric that Gandhiji endorsed in a big way, and how postage stamps of India, have, over the years, commemorated khadi and Gandhiji.

4 mins

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