An Endangered Inheritance
India has been blessed by a varied and rich natural bio-diversity, being second to none in the world, yet we have allowed this inheritance to be destroyed over decades. The alarming rate at which our forest cover is being destroyed, the extent to which our river systems are being polluted, all are a deeply disturbing trend especially when these are the natural habitats of most species we are trying to conserve. Reports of the decline of our flagship species like the Tiger, Rhino, Gharial, and many others have once again alerted us to this grim reality of the extent man has encroached into their habitat.
Every passing generation is but a mere trustee of this grand inheritance of nature and as trustees we are duty-bound to pass this on to future generations. It is as much the responsibility of governments to ensure protection of the environment, as much as our individual responsibility to ensure that the issues of species survival is addressed. A strong commitment towards preserving what we have is an important way by which we can ensure that our natural treasure survives the ravages of time.
Every passing generation is but a mere trustee of this grand inheritance of nature and as trustees we are duty-bound to pass this on to future generations. It is as much the responsibility of governments to ensure protection of the environment, as much as our individual responsibility to ensure that the issues of species survival is addressed. A strong commitment towards preserving what we have is an important way by which we can ensure that our natural treasure survives the ravages of time.
