1985: Narmada Bachao Andolan

The Narmada Valley project was conceived in 1946, but work on it started only in 1978.

1973: Chipko movement starts

It was successful primarily because of its simplicity and the involvement of locals.

1973: Project Tiger

After Project Tiger, their population has shown a gradual rise.

Why the Asiatic Lion needs a second home

Kuno in Madhya Pradesh is still waiting for the translocation of lions from Gir forest.

Where would the proposed Forest Conservation Rules leave forest dwellers?

The results can be disastrous for both indigenous communities and the environment.

Where are Bengaluru’s lakes?

Bengaluru has lost most of them to urbanisation and pollution. And to the politics of encroachment.

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How African cheetahs trumped Asiatic lions in India’s conservation debate

How politics has allowed African cheetahs to trump Asiatic lions in India’s conservation discourse.

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