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Role Of Self Help Groups In Conservation Of The Environment
By T.Devasenathipathi

Introduction:

The Relationship between man and Environment is very close. First of all he tries to adjust himself with the environment and then adjust the environment according to himself. Man has achieved success in almost every area and this has resulted in making lives more comfortable. But this development has been gained at the cost of environment degradation. Industrialization has led man to cutting down trees for the establishment of their industries based civilization. This has resulted in an imbalance in the environment which is a very serious issue.

With the increased burden of population the environment gets degraded because the carrying capacity is limited and the population growth rate is increasing day by day, which in turn increases the burden on the environment.

Almost all cultures have in some way or the other recognized the importance of nature, its bio-diversity and the need to maintain it. Yet power and greed have affected this precarious balance. Bio-diversity boosts ecosystem productivity and plays an important role in preventing and recovering from various disasters. It is feared that human activity is causing Massive extinctions, however, sustainable development and conservation would help arrest many ecological problems.

India’s ongoing population explosion has placed great strain on the country’s environment. This rapidly growing population, urbanization and industrialization, have placed significance pressure on the country’s infrastructure and its natural resources. While deforestation, soil erosion, water pollution and land degradation continue to hinder economic development in rural India, rapid industrialization and urbanization in India’s booming metropolises at straining the limits of municipal services and causing serious air pollution problems. Not only are industrial pollution increasing public health risks, abatement efforts are also consuming a significant portion of our GDP.

The government’s ability to safe guard the country’s environment will depend on its success in promoting policies that keep the economy growing and meet the populace requirements in an effective and sustainable manner.

India has made significant efforts in the fields of environmental protection and also in developing protection standards for both products and processes. India’s strong supports of air quality and alternative fuel have been widely acknowledged.