Ecocentrism in India: An Incredible Model of Peaceful Relation with Nature
Publisher: Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology
Author(s): Chandan Kumar Gautam and Anand Prem Rajan
Date: 2014
Topics: Gender, Governance, Livelihoods, Renewable Resources
Countries: India
This article highlights the importance of traditional knowledge, culture and tradition practices in achieving sustainable development. Indian civilization is one of the most primitive and sustainable civilizations of the world. This review contains the description of eco-centric approach of different religions, community, ethnic groups and sects of India. It quotes the traditional practices to safeguard the environment. It has the description of sacred groves, environmental laws and some of the most significant environmental movements of India. The active participation of females in these environmental movements has also been mentioned. Every civilizations has its links with nature. We need to look back and incorporate the sustainable strategies our forefathers had adopted to establish peaceful coexistence with nature.