We are at present passing through an ecologically unproductive economic phase. We should immediately focus on the productive development of reserves i.e. soil, water, air. Such capital can only ensure us an ecologically sound economy. A prudent approach will bring a balance between nature and human activities, rural and urban, and between need and comfort. This will only be possible when we also measure through some indices the growth of resources periodically. An annual gross environmental productivity of natural resources can only serve such a purpose. The 80 per cent population of the nation which has a heavy dependence on water, soil, forests etc is not covered under the current GDP ambit. It is important to quote here that a majority of the population depends and survives on and draws its livelihood from the local natural resources. Agriculture, horticulture fisheries and other local community trades largely depend upon these resources. Unfortunately, due to the growing paucity of these resources, various trades have suffered major setbacks and migration has become more intense. There are no parameters to define the status of water, soil, fodder and fuel needs of a community, whether these have been addressed adequately or neglected. A majority of villages in the country depend on natural resources for the above needs. Many villages have just been vacated mainly because of the loss of forest and water resources. There is as such no data available with any development agency to determine the current status of these resources and the health of the countrys environment.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:15:02 +0000
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