Ramachandra Guha on what India's forgotten environmentalists can teach us
The Sandip Roy Show
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Forests, Culture, and State Control in Post-Colonial India
This chapter examines the historical exploitation of forests in India, focusing on colonial policies that marginalized indigenous communities. It further explores the post-independence era's challenges and the emergence of grassroots movements, like Chipko, advocating for the balance between development and environmental protection.
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