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Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil (born 24 May 1942) is an Indian ecologist, academic, writer, columnist and the founder of the Centre for Ecological Sciences, a research forum under the aegis of the Indian Institute of Science.
Sep 13, 2023 · Madhav Gadgil Committee Report on the Western Ghats. Gadgil Commission, an environmental research commission is named after its chairman Madhav Gadgil. The commission is formally known as Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP). The commission submitted the report to the Government of India on 31 August 2011.
Mar 16, 2024 · "A Walk Up the Hill" by Madhav Gadgil: An autobiography tracing the journey of India's leading ecologist. This book explores ecology, social justice, and the challenges of balancing development with environmental protection.
The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), also known as the Gadgil Commission after its chairman Madhav Gadgil, was an environmental research commission appointed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests of India.
Oct 30, 2023 · One of India’s pioneering ecologists, Madhav Gadgil looks back on his journey in a new memoir titled A Walk Up The Hill: Living with People and Nature. Covering his early fascination with elephants, his academic and field journeys, Gadgil talks about his experiences which shaped his ferocious, people-centric approach to biodiversity conservation.
May 22, 2022 · In his studies of animal ecology, Madhav Gadgil had come face to face with the simmering conflicts between tribals and peasants who lived near national parks.
Apr 28, 2022 · An award-winning ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has researched extensively on the participatory monitoring of biodiversity. His work has led to the recognition of ‘People’s Biodiversity Registers ...
Sep 7, 2023 · As a 14-year-old boy, Madhav Gadgil and the son of his family gardener trekked three hours up the Yavateshwar Hills in Maharashtra in the blazing heat and found themselves impossibly thirsty. The...
Oct 12, 2023 · Madhav Gadgil has worked closely with communities on the ground for environmental conservation. His contributions towards saving the Western Ghats and building an inventory to monitor...
Sep 15, 2023 · Madhav Gadgil's life is a lesson in fulfilling dreams and protecting India's ecology. He was among the first Indian ecologists trained at Harvard and influenced by Rachel...
