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Gandhi and green democracy: The evolution of eco-Swaraj
Swaraj - my own autonomy, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, my independence, both as an individual and as a community
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TEDx Talk on Vikalp Sangam
An environmentalist inspires us to think and plan for the future, to focus on the positives, on the solutions, for a better life. He inspires us to dream.
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विकल्प संगम: आशांचे संगम (in Marathi)
ऊर्जा, शेती, पाणी अशा विविध क्षेत्रांत पर्यायी काम करणा-या गटांना प्रथम विभागीय स्तरावर आणि पुढे जाऊन राष्ट्रीय स्तरावर एकत्र आणण्याचे विकल्प संगमचे उद्दिष्ट आहे.
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Kerala’s Nursery For Future Women Politicians
Kudumbashree has metamorphosed into a nursery for women political leaders is clear. In 2010, almost 5,500 members won the local self government polls.
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Which way will we walk?
'We have the power to change'
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Reduce vehicles, introduce Efficient Public Transport
City needs to put in place strong disincentives (like creating car-free areas) discouraging the use of personal conveyance.
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A bridge not too far
Urban Setu in Bhuj, Kachchh, is a civil society initiative to empower citizens and bridge the governance gap between them and the administration