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Mahatma Gandhi, Ecology and Green Politics

Author(s) Mr. SHIBSANKAR SAREN
Country India
Abstract one of the major concerns of human society is environmental problem. Now a days, we are aware more or less about environmental pollution, degradation that leads to crisis, threatened the life of living being. In the modern age, the culture of material consumerism has aggrandizement this environmental crisis. To resolve this problem, Gandhi’s vision on environment is more significant and applicable. His vision is that to maintain a harmonious relationship between humans and nature. He emphasized on resource conservation, minimal consumption and respect for all living creatures. Gandhi was relied on a sustainable way of life that prioritized the needs of the many over the greed of the few. He always advocating the principles of ‘simple living and high thinking’ for the development of the society. He believed on swadeshi, self-sufficiency and opposed the modern machinery-based industries. He always promotes the village Khadi and cottage industries which was environment-friendly initiatives. To addressed the importance of environment and resolve these issues he emphasis on environmental consciousness and spiritual growth of man. In this connection, Gandhi’s philosophy like Non-Violence, Satyagraha, Sarvodaya, Trusteeship etc. are very crucial for the environmental concerns. This article is an attempt to address the various issues of ecology and the relevance of Gandhi’s philosophy in contemporary India.
Keywords Gandhi, Environment, Ecology, Green Politics, Non-Violence, Satyagraha, Sarvodaya, Democracy, Development, Local Government etc.
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-26
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64647

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