Question 13GS1GS1

Environmentalism surfaced in the form of many organised movements in post independence India. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

Environmentalism in India has been a movement to preserve the unique indigenous way of life and our civilisational values of 'oneness with the nature'.

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Main Body

Organised Movements

-i- Chipko Andolan led by Gandhian leader Sunderlal Bahuguna who brought statutory changes with his community's 'embrace' of trees

eg Environment Impact Assessed made compulsory

1980s

-ii- Narmada Bachao Andolan led by activist Medha Patkar to preserve nature & displacement of inhabitants

organised the victims & got concessional

-iii- Save Nilgiri Movement in light of deforestation (Shola Forest are like overhead tanks) led to formation of committees

eg Madras Gadgil, Kasturirangan

1980s

-iv- Save Assay Forests in Mumbai was led by urban conscious youth who feared metro lines would encroach upon their green patches

-v- Save Aravalli Hills is another example where urban expansion (Gurugram) onwards led to the organised movement

— Ishitha Kishore · AIR 1

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Conclusion

However these have also been limited as -i- Lack of sustained and united efforts -ii- They are reactive in nature & spring after project announced eg Against Silvestre project in Kerala -iii- Lack of a charter of demand -iv- Emerging threat of environmental extremism with social media Yet Environmentalism reflects our culture and was reflected in India's full 'Panch Bharat' commitments at Glasgow COP 26. The need of the hour is → Expand Centre of Science & Environment → Unite sporadic Movements → Industry - Academia - Govt collaboration

89 words

Strong conceptual foundation linking environmentalism to Indian values
Clear identification of major movements
Specific leaders and their contributions mentioned
Links movements to legislative outcomes

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GS1GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Social Movements and Environmental Issues

Environmental movements in post-independence India

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