It seems that the dynasty ruled mindset will not go from Indian minds so easily. A dynasty ruled country still believes in ‘imported’, to keep the momentum. No vision and plans for development! While there are more definitive plans to divide on ‘secularism’ and ‘communalism’ agenda. Those able to lead, were sidelined by hook or […]
A native of Indian Himalayan region that boarders to China and Nepal, my work and interest remained in these mighty and beautiful Mountains. A seasoned professional, worked on various environment and development issues over two decades in the Himalayan region. I am trained in various ecosystem approaches in water management, rural development, renewable (hydro) energy and climate variability aspects. I am fond of debating issues related to environment and social development in the mountain regions of the world. Contact knvajpai@gmail.com
Looking upon present trend of development and socio-environmental changes in Himalayan Mountains, it is expected that the ongoing downstream migration from Himalayan region will be at peak by 2050, to seek food, water, and livelihood. On the other hand, there will be increased efforts and financing towards research, development, and establishment of institutions in the region! So, what entails to present efforts and establishments! And, what great the increase will do! This blog is a compilation of my opinion on various socio-environmental issues, which I observed and learned over the years from these mighty terrains. They look at various social, environmental and developmental efforts, processes, within these mighty mountains and to its dwellers. They are about practices, policies and institutional functioning, and about contemporary to traditional science. They are contextual and entail the veracity of development in the Himalayan Mountains!
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June 11, 2013
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