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Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known for his work on the conservation of Western Ghats, has passed away in Pune after a brief illness. He was 83.

'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'His report created a lot of negative reaction in Kerala and in a way, he was crucified for writing such a report.' 'I asked him, "Don't you feel frustrated?"' 'His reply was, "Have you read Bhagavad Gita Chapter2"?' 'He particularly mentioned verse 47, where Sri Krishna tells Arjuna, "Your duty is to work without thinking of the fruits you get".' "He said, "similarly, my duty was to do what best I could do without hoping for any rewards".'

Over 56k sq km of Western Ghats declared eco sensitive

Over 56k sq km of Western Ghats declared eco sensitive

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The Centre has issued a fifth draft notification to declare over 56,800 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states, including 13 villages in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad, Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA), inviting suggestions and objections within 60 days.

FDI does not benefit any country: Madhav Gadgil

FDI does not benefit any country: Madhav Gadgil

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

"FDI doesn't benefit any country; these investors are exploiting us," Says Madhav Gadgil.

'India is engaged in unlimited exploitation of its limited natural resources'

'India is engaged in unlimited exploitation of its limited natural resources'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

In this interview with Shobha Warrier, G Krishnan talks about the implications of the verdict on the Western Ghats and other environmental issues.

HPCL's Rs 30k-cr plant stuck on Western Ghat moratorium

HPCL's Rs 30k-cr plant stuck on Western Ghat moratorium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel report, submitted by ecologist Madhav Gadgil last year, was further delaying the Rs 30,000-crore (Rs 300-billion) refinery project of Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) in Maharashtra, a senior official of the state-run oil marketing firm said. The project has already been delayed due to bureaucratic red tape.

CIC orders report on Western Ghats be made public

CIC orders report on Western Ghats be made public

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Report consists of recommendations for dividing the Western Ghats region into various ecologically sensitive zones.

Kerala floods put focus back on worsening situation in Western Ghats

Kerala floods put focus back on worsening situation in Western Ghats

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Gadgil and the report prepared by the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) headed by him are back in news after over two dozen people lost their lives in landslides and flash floods in the past few days in the hilly regions of Western Ghats in central Kerala districts of Kottayam and Idukki.

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'It was specifically mentioned in the Gadgil Committee report that this particular area where the colossal landside happened now should be in the Environmentally Sensitive Area under Zone 1.' 'Zone 1 is the most important and ecologically sensitive area, and that it has to be protected entirely.' 'At least 90% of the Wayanad disaster is man-made.'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'Man-made interventions vastly increased the magnitude of the tragedy.'

Implement Kasturirangan report to conserve Western Ghats: Govt

Implement Kasturirangan report to conserve Western Ghats: Govt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Govt's decision comes two days after the National Green Tribunal had warned of strict action if clarity was not provided on the issue.