Question

Kailash Sankhala, ‘The Tiger Man of India’, was an Indian biologist and conservationist. He carried out a census of the tigers in India in 1971. Later, because of his studies, he was appointed the first director of Project Tiger—an initiative to prevent the extinction of the Indian Tiger. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992.

Now, find more information about such Indian environmentalists and share with your classmates.

Answer 1

1. Sunderlal Bahuguna: He was closely associated with the Chipko Movement. He worked to protect forests and spread awareness about the importance of trees and the environment.
2. Medha Patkar: She is known for her work related to the Narmada Bachao Andolan. She raised concerns about the impact of large dams on people and the environment.
3. Jadav Payeng: Known as the “Forest Man of India,” he planted and protected trees for many years and helped create a large forest on a sandbar in Assam.
4. Saalumarada Thimmakka: She is famous for planting and caring for hundreds of banyan trees in Karnataka. Her work has inspired many people to protect nature.
5. Rajendra Singh: Known as the “Waterman of India,” he worked to revive traditional water conservation systems and helped restore rivers and groundwater in Rajasthan.
6. M. C. Mehta: He is an environmental lawyer who has worked on several important cases related to air pollution, water pollution, and protection of natural resources.