In this episode, Dr. Madhav Gadgil discusses the report on Western Ghats, the political backlash it faced and its increasing acceptance.
The interview highlights how ignoring ecological warnings led to disasters like the 2018 floods, the rural-urban disconnect, and ongoing environmental damage.
This episode was edited by Srinivas Aditya, illustrated by Vernika Singh. This interview was conducted by Prachi Pinglay, Dr.Meljo Thomas and Prof Shatharaju at the residence of Madhav Gadgil earlier this year. Signature Tune is composed by Dr Ananthu.
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