Prakruti
“Prakruti” is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) established in 1992 after successfully launching Chipko- Appiko (Hug the trees ) movement in the Western Ghats of South India. The main objective of Prakruti is to work towards evolving an ecologically sound and sustainable development strategy in the tropical forest region of Western Ghats. And work towards creating environmental ethics at grass roots and policy level.
Prakruti works to conserve the tropical forests in Western Ghats, protect its biodiversity and involve communities in forest conservation. In the field of NTFPs – Prakruti has set up conservation nurseries and developed many products working with women SHG groups. It works with environment awareness, campaigns and lobby activities. Its members are active in `river walks’ a strategy to highlight pollution and biodiversity issues.
Prakruti has released several publications in both Kannada and English, like those on wild foods, Study of NTFPs and Honey Bees in the Western Ghats. Prakruti also maintains a small library with books on various aspects related to nature conservation, slides and documentary films.
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