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Sidestepping Science

Vol. 49, Issue No. 38, 20 Sep, 2014
Meghna Krishnadas, Nandini Velho, Sachin Sridhara, Umesh Srinivasan

The Narendra Modi government's initial reconstitution of the National Board for Wildlife, which the Supreme Court questioned as contravening the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, is in line with the current ethos of development at all costs. The decision to keep out domain experts in ecology suggests a refusal to acknowledge the complexities underlying conservation.

Turning the Page in Wildlife Science

Vol. 47, Issue No. 12, 24 Mar, 2012
Meghna Krishnadas, Nandini Velho, Sachin Sridhara, Umesh Srinivasan

A majority of Indian wildlife scientists are unable to come together to create a united front to add a much-needed conservation focus to policymaking. In an age when we are trying to balance development with protection of forest areas, wildlife biologists need to actively respond to and engage with situations where the wildlife and conservation angles need to be highlighted. They should make the effort to translate science into policy in conjunction with the bureaucracy and actively work towards creating a much-needed platform for collaboration.

Turning the Page in Forest Governance: Science and Bureaucracy

Vol. 46, Issue No. 50, 10 Dec, 2011
Meghna Krishnadas, Nandini Velho, Sachin Sridhara, Umesh Srinivasan

Despite the legal provisions for the functioning of expert bodies like the National Board of Wildlife and the Forest Advisory Committee, the forest bureaucracy disdains the experts and often overrides scientific evaluations. The training course of the India Forest Service too lacks a social science component that can help new foresters understand the social ramifications of forest-related issues. It is time to create space for scientists and conservationists to liaise with the forest departments in the country.

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