Role of Indian Women in Environmental Movements

Author(s): Argeng Narzary

Abstract:

From the time memorial period, the women are playing vital role without bothering their lives in protecting and Conservation of environment. The degradation of environment occurs primarily due to over exploitation of natural resources and over population growth. In many Societies of India, the women are closely connected with nature due to their daily responsibilities like water collection, full gathering, agricultural activities etc. Their intimate relationship allows them to deeply understand the value and vulnerability of natural resources. Consequently, women have often been at the forefront of environmental protection, from grassroots mitigative to national movements, Women have contributed significantly to ecological preservation. Environmental movements have the article focused and highlighted the significant role played by Indian Women in environmental movements. The primary objective is to explore how women in India have actively participated in environmental protection and conservation of efforts. A case study method was adopted and applied for this research paper. The findings reveals That Indian women have historically taken and protecting and continue to take a to leading role in Conservation of environment through grassroots - mitigative and organized movements. Their close Conception with nature and daily dependence natural resources position them as powerful agents. Of change in addressing environmental insecure.

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