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Madhav Gadgil, the scientist who gave India an ecological conscience
January 08, 2026 6:10 pm
In an era of accelerating ecological crisis — of climate change, biodiversity loss, and deepening social inequities — we need more Gadgils: Thinkers with intellectual courage, moral clarity, and the willingness to engage with diverse views
Scientist, author, and foremost voice of ecological conscience: Madhav Gadgil proposed a roadmap for Western Ghats conservation
January 08, 2026 12:34 pm
Madhav Gadgil, who passed away in Pune at the age of 83, was, at heart, a field ecologist who vouched for participatory forest and ecological protection. His 2011 report on the Western Ghats sparked a national debate on development versus conservation.
Role of locals essential in protecting environment: Ecologist Madhav Gadgil
December 21, 2024 3:09 am
He said that Gram Sabhas and locals should be part of the decision-making process regarding carrying out activities such as rock quarrying in ecologically sensitive areas in Western Ghats.
Things getting worse in Western Ghats, says ecologist Madhav Gadgil
October 19, 2021 5:59 pm
Gadgil, while blaming the ecologically damaging activities like stone quarrying for disasters happening in Western Ghats, dismissed the suggestion that the time is over for implementing the report to protect the hills.
Won’t proceed with Gadgil report, Centre tells NGT
August 28, 2014 1:58 am
In its August 2011 report, the Gadgil Committee had designated the entire Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive area.
Ramesh backs Gadgil report on conservation of Western Ghats
December 30, 2013 12:22 am
The MoEF headed by Veerappa Moily is backing the Kasturirangan report after some states objected to the Gadgil report.
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