E08 Ecologically Sensitive Areas of the Western Ghats | The Sunita Narain show

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
  • The Western Ghats are a vital ecological corridor in India. However, due to rapid urbanization, deforestation, and climate change, this region is under severe threat.
    The Kasturirangan Committee Report highlighted the need for stringent conservation measures to protect the Western Ghats as it is declared as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).
    The report emphasized the ecological sensitivity of the region and recommended a ban on certain developmental activities in specific areas. This would help preserve the biodiversity and prevent landslides, similar to the devastating ones witnessed in Wayanad, Kerala.
    If the Western Ghats are not adequately conserved, we can expect more frequent and severe landslides in the future. This will not only lead to loss of human life and property but also have a significant impact on the region's biodiversity. Protecting the Western Ghats is crucial for the ecological balance of South India and the well-being of its inhabitants.
    #kerala #westernghats #landslide #ecology #wayanad #rainfall #mining #quarrying
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    Down to Earth is Science and Environment fortnightly published by the Society for Environmental Communication, New Delhi. We publish news and analysis on issues that deal with sustainable development, which we scan through the eyes of science and environment.

Komentáře • 38

  • @TheContrariann
    @TheContrariann Před 17 dny +5

    Worth taking notes for UPSC ✍ Thank you so much maam. ❤ Unique and very important content. 👏👌 🙏👍

  • @rruchii
    @rruchii Před 17 dny +5

    Well said mam, we cannot do conservation without making local people collaborators; putting money in the hands of the community and allay their (sometimes very real) fears and building a forest-based economy.

  • @gunnaavinashreddy7409
    @gunnaavinashreddy7409 Před 17 dny +2

    I guess the notion of development and better tomorrow has set into motion forces that cannot be stopped. Its like a huge rock that was rolled down the hill, and will only stop once it crashes. I can relate to the passionate message that Sunita mam is trying to convey, as I try to do the same with the people around me, but unfortunately 80-90% of the people dont care.

  • @rangaiahsreenivasamurthy61

    You are absolutely correct Mam. We have a model of conservation where people were taken along in Panna Tiger Revival which is known as "Jan Samarthan se Bagh Samrakshan" - Tiger Conservation with People's Support.

  • @javaidshah4257
    @javaidshah4257 Před 8 dny +1

    Respected madam,
    I love the way u speak...
    May Allah bless u....

  • @priyapurohit8412
    @priyapurohit8412 Před 12 dny

    Amazing ma'am. Thank you..This is one of grt videos on recent crisis.

  • @primessk5803
    @primessk5803 Před 17 dny +2

    Thank You Mam for Making such a Informative and Motivational Videos for Us 🙌😊....

  • @gauravmishra8026
    @gauravmishra8026 Před 17 dny +1

    I used to see every show of her thank you mam ❤

  • @-AkhilTej-
    @-AkhilTej- Před 11 dny

    💎🏆 Great insightful & fruitful video 🏆💎
    लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु
    ( May all beings lead prosperous life across Globe 🌍 )

  • @anonymous34422
    @anonymous34422 Před 17 dny +1

    So true mam, great video as always, thanks

  • @jithenin
    @jithenin Před 17 dny

    Thank you DOWN to EARTH & SUNITA JI for this Upload 👍🙏

  • @netashwadixit5948
    @netashwadixit5948 Před 17 dny

    Thank you for your analysis and clear presentation of facts and the recommendations for firm governance for the well being of the areas and its people.

  • @JugMelodies
    @JugMelodies Před 12 dny

    Great Series. Thank You for this quality content.

  • @Saurabhkumar-27
    @Saurabhkumar-27 Před 14 dny

    *Thank's Down To Earth 🌎*

  • @user-up3qq4mhk
    @user-up3qq4mhk Před 17 dny

    Good information thanks u dear ma'am nice down to earth info.. thank you ma'am

  • @mstest
    @mstest Před 17 dny +1

    there are few quarrying area in Karnataka western ghats (Uttara Kannada district) in areas where landslide happens on regular interval. There will many more which will pop up soon. How do you stop this?

  • @blessedmashonganyika8892

    Well said Maam👏 this is an eye opener....

  • @अभिषेकभारद्वाज-र9र

    thank you DTE team to these insights

  • @abdullahkazmi3266
    @abdullahkazmi3266 Před 17 dny

    Thank you for this insightful explainer.

  • @kumaripriya2820
    @kumaripriya2820 Před 13 dny

    Knowing all these thing makes me feel sad that why we are not protecting things which actually exist and can be kept alive even if small effort from each community contributes .

  • @kritikasingh8178
    @kritikasingh8178 Před 13 dny

    even mam gadgil committee had said to declared that area ESA previously to kasturi ranjan report but government egnor it .....and i m so socked to learn that explosive were used for minnig this types of human interference lead this situation and lack of government on time steps too ....climate chnge is huge matter of concern...now a days sustainablity is just a word used on paper only......

  • @cbgindia
    @cbgindia Před 17 dny

    Being for. The region, now I fully understand what it is.

  • @Misspositive1993
    @Misspositive1993 Před 14 dny

    Maam plz cover mega dam that is purpose in siang river at upper siang Arunachal Pradesh. We native don’t want such big dam which is not ecological sustainable for us .Here rainfall intensity is increasing year by year plus it is highly earthquake prone zone and landslides is very common which not good for the downstream in the future

  • @ayanmishra2186
    @ayanmishra2186 Před 17 dny

    At this point we need a list of places that are not ecologically sensitive

  • @sanjaykini
    @sanjaykini Před 16 dny

    Kerala govt to help the communities earn livelihood should start nature trails ,agri tourism , village tourism following sustainable tourism principles including zero waste green energy and optimum use of water in these ecologically sensitive areas.High Quality Low Volume Tourism so they stop quarrying work for livelihood

  • @unitedminds5633
    @unitedminds5633 Před 16 dny

    Madam, does it mean that only landuse change is the way to management of the western ghats ? 🙏

  • @Manishkaushik2026
    @Manishkaushik2026 Před 17 dny

    Thnx mam

  • @vishuthapa8522
    @vishuthapa8522 Před 17 dny

    Beautiful mam please daily upload your videos I learn English from U🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @gamer_chirkut_bhai
    @gamer_chirkut_bhai Před 17 dny +1

    i came here to read comment but unfortunately i am the 1st one 😅😅😅

  • @praveennov
    @praveennov Před 17 dny

    Conspiracy going on madam... It is almost hopeless situation.

  • @travelindia6294
    @travelindia6294 Před 17 dny

    Please mem visit my village which is suited in begusarai bihar. East pahsara(rariauna). There are three chimney at a distance of 100m to 500m . Nearby village, the school nearby 100m from this chimney.... Hmlogo ne bahut koshish kiya h but koi solution nhi aa paa raha h.

    • @MaheshK.1
      @MaheshK.1 Před 14 dny

      Sir district magistrate ke pass jao ya nearby ngo dekho Jo kuch madat kare.

  • @yashbundela6600
    @yashbundela6600 Před 17 dny

    For the political benefits government change the rules and this happens

  • @virusisgod
    @virusisgod Před 17 dny

    😢

  • @jilsonpaul4243
    @jilsonpaul4243 Před 11 dny

    The Mundakkai landslide started 2km inside forest. Nearest quarry is more than 10km away from landslide area. The landslide incident is due to heavy rain (due to climate change) only.
    You spreading wrong informations. Please correct yourself.

  • @A.Dhanunjaya
    @A.Dhanunjaya Před 16 dny

    Karma will take revenge one day when you hurt.