The conservation practises in Naraikadu have been effective - the plethora of endemic flora and fauna identified here are testimony to this.

His “unscientific’ innovations have impressed veterinarians so much that they have come to recommend them for others.

"... the villagers also started taking care of the jungle around it to strengthen the springs in the hills who had been depleted,”

The Supreme Court has ordered that Social Audit Standards be applied to set up truly independent state-supported Social Audit units.

... provides an alternative to escape from current crisis-ridden and ecologically harmful farming practices creating serious health problems.

biological sewage treatment method based on hydroponics supports saplings of different varieties with their roots reaching into the water

"... We should also start coming up with new ideas, showing alternatives (to livelihood).”

The transition to organic farming has allowed people to save Rs. 400 every season. The quality of soil has also improved.

The solar electric supply will result in savings of Rs. 2.07 lakh per year on the power bill, besides reducing its carbon footprint.