This section relates to initiatives that promote the principles of ecological integrity and limits. These are initiatives which envision models of decentralized conservation of land, water and biodiversity, based on a respect for both local and modern knowledge, and considering environment as an integral part of life and work. It also highlight attempts at linking livelihoods to ecological regeneration and restoration at local and landscape level. It will feature innovative attempts to deal with problems of pollution and waste. Overall, this section will try to work towards an understanding of the ecosystem which includes sociological, historical and geographical considerations while deciding on the path that local urban/ rural communities and the larger society take towards well-being.
Settlements and Transport
Naulas are fine examples of dry-masonry, stone architecture as well as the art and science of water purification
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Society, Culture and Peace
NGO, forest dept assessing sacred groves across Pune divn, encouraging residents to sustain beneficial traditions.
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Settlements and Transport
The Ameenpur Lake, a serene water body in Patancheru mandal has been declared Telangana’s first biodiversity heritage site
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Society, Culture and Peace
Tribal elders in downstream communities seek restoration of Myntdu River that has been destroyed by decades of coal mining.
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Food and Water
Group organises 'wild food festival' at Bhimashankar to preserve culinary art, get young ones to take pride in dishes
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Society, Culture and Peace
The snow leopard was considered to be a despised pest; now it is seen as a valuable tourism asset - by Norbu, as also by scores of other villagers from places where SLC-IT has worked.
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Livelihoods
This Auroville-based company makes reusable sanitary napkins from cloth, which are both environment-friendly and cheaper
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Society, Culture and Peace
A single man is showing what perseverance can do, in regenerating and protecting the forests of Bastar district in Chhattisgarh. The idea is spreading to neighbouring villages in Odisha, too.
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Environment and Ecology
The second edition of India Energy [R]evolution in 2012 provides a practical pathway for India to secure its energy particularly electricity supply to achieve its long-term ambitious economic growth
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Alternative India
We provide immediate and long-term support to war refugees, offering essential resources like food, water, medical care, and shelter.
Keeping your community clean and green, one pickup at a time for a healthier tomorrow for a clean earth & clear future.
