Participants were judged on their ability to cut grass without harming other plants, and on their knowledge of the forest.

All the pressing concerns about pollution, waste, rising temperatures, and so on boil down to the need for a transformation of our value systems.

“The aim is to produce responsible citizens, who do not only relish the fruits of the earth but also learn to preserve it in return,” says Jenkins.

The bulk of India's energy will be generated using hydrocarbon and nuclear. A healthy energy mix is pre-requisite for long-term energy independence.

The micro-hydro power station at Udmaroo is owned and operated entirely by the people, and has helped the village to become more self-reliant.