Kerala floods
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Raji Ram
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"The report was crafted by a team headed by Madhav Gadgil, ecologist and founder of the Centre for Ecological Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. According to environmentalists, the committee's recommendations were strong enough to protect the sensitive Western Ghat region.
The committee had suggested that 140,000 kilometres of the Western Ghats be classified in three zones as per the requirement of environmental protection in the areas.
In some areas, the committee recommended strong restrictions on mining and quarrying, use of land for non forest purposes, construction of high rises etc. The report was first submitted to the government in 2011.
But the Kerala government rejected the committee report and did not adopt any of its recommendations.
Speaking to various regional media, Madhav Gadgil has said that irresponsible environmental policy is to be blamed for the recent floods and landslides in Kerala. He also called it a 'man-made calamity'."
https://www.indiatoday.in/kerala-fl...ade-calamity-madhav-gadgil-1316713-2018-08-17
The committee had suggested that 140,000 kilometres of the Western Ghats be classified in three zones as per the requirement of environmental protection in the areas.
In some areas, the committee recommended strong restrictions on mining and quarrying, use of land for non forest purposes, construction of high rises etc. The report was first submitted to the government in 2011.
But the Kerala government rejected the committee report and did not adopt any of its recommendations.
Speaking to various regional media, Madhav Gadgil has said that irresponsible environmental policy is to be blamed for the recent floods and landslides in Kerala. He also called it a 'man-made calamity'."
https://www.indiatoday.in/kerala-fl...ade-calamity-madhav-gadgil-1316713-2018-08-17
Brahmanyan
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Agreed Ma'am.
Yes. God does not punish its own creation. All the five elements required for happy living are offered free by God. If we spoil the equilibrium by over indulgence we get a mild warning.
Brahmanyan
Bangalore.
God is our enlightened spiritual father,and the role of father to support the balanced approach of life, free from any hidden illegitimate acts ( which includes one's ego,anger, pessimism etc) But here, men went against the written karma of the land by going against the eco system by Quarrying. Mining, redefining the forest flora and fona, construction of high rise building s etc.If the child does not listen, he will be punished.If we does not reciprocate or honour his dictums. how a father can save the child. God cannot wipe our sufferings self created by us.Result: major flooding resulting loss of men, materials ,loved ones etc.
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