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The increasing confrontation with nature in the form of industrial growth, degradation of natural resources, and occurrence of natural calamities, has resulted in imbalances in the bio-spheric system.
Major reasons for the emergence of environmental movements in India are as follows:
Control over natural resources
False developmental policies of the government
Right of access to forest resources
Non-commercial use of natural resources
Social justice/human rights
Socioeconomic reasons
Environmental degradation/destruction and
Spread of environmental awareness and media
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Ensuring that All Voices are Heard
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No One Should be Silenced
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Major Environmental Movements in India
Many environmental movements have emerged in India, especially after the 1970s. These movements have grown out of a series of independent responses to local issues in different places at different times.
The Silent Valley Movement
The Silent Valley Movement Year of the Movement:1978Place:KeralaLeaders:Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP) and local peopleReason/Aim of the Movement:To save the silent valley and its rich biodiversity from the hydroelectric dam project that had been proposed.
Chipko Movement
Chipko MovementYear of the Movement:1973Place:UttarakhandLeaders:Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Sunderlal Bhauguna and othersReason/Aim of the Movement:To protect the Himalayan forests from destruction
Bishnoi Movement
Bishnoi Movement Year of the Movement :1700sPlace:RajasthanLeaders:Amrita Devi BishnoiReason/Aim of the Movement:To stop the destruction of the village’s sacred trees for building a new palace for the king
Narmada Bachao Andolan
Narmada is one of the major rivers of the Indian Peninsula.
Narmada Bachao Andolan Year of the Movement:1985Place:Gujarat, Madhya
Pradesh and Maharashtra
Leaders:Medha Patkar and other activistsReason/Aim of the Movemen:tTo question the rationale behind the developmental projects, especially dam construction across the river.
Jungle Bachao Andolan
Jungle Bachao Andolan Year of the Movement:1982Place:Singhbhum district of Bihar (now Jharkhand)Leaders:Tribals of Singhbhum Reason/Aim of the Movement:To oppose the government’s decision to replace natural Sal forest with commercial teak plantations
Environmental conservation method
Reduce, reuse, and recycle
. Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three "R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space.
Volunteer
. Volunteer for cleanups in your community. You can get involved in protecting your watershed, too.
Educate
. When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources.
Conserve water
. The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocea
Shop wisely. Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag.
Use long-lasting light bulbs.
Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room!
Plant a tree. Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change.
Don't send chemicals into our waterways. Choose non-toxic chemicals in the home and office.
Bike more. Drive less.
