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Content Provider | University of Kashmir |
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Description | The Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC) at the University of Kashmir presents a timely and insightful Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled "Environmental Issues". This course provides a comprehensive exploration of environmental concerns in the Indian context — past, present, and emerging. It bridges historical environmental developments with contemporary ecological challenges, drawing connections between environmental degradation, social equity, policy, and sustainable development. This course is designed for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding India's environmental history and the critical ecological challenges shaping its future. This course discuss about of Develop a historical understanding of environmental changes from pre-colonial to post-independence India., Examine the impact of colonial forest and land policies on India’s ecology., Analyze the relationship between development and ecological degradation., Introduce learners to environmental movements and the subaltern resistance linked to ecological concerns., Highlight India’s progress and challenges in improving environmental quality., Discuss policy frameworks, grassroots activism, and global environmental trends affecting India. This course for Undergraduate and postgraduate students of Environmental Studies, Political Science, Geography, History, Sociology, and Public Administration.Environmental issues are among the most pressing challenges of our time. This course will equip you with the intellectual tools, historical knowledge, and analytical skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to India's ecological future. |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Subject Keyword | Understanding the Environment Water resource management under British rule Role of judiciary and public interest litigation Environmental Movements in India Globalization and the Environment Deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change Government schemes and international agreements Contemporary Environmental Challenges Industrialization and urbanization Green Revolution and its ecological consequences Pollution (air, water, soil) Global environmental justice Transformation of landscapes and livelihoods Indian civilization and culture Post-Independence Environmental Developments Colonial Impact on India’s Ecology Role of civil society, NGOs, and youth Chipko, Narmada Bachao Andolan, Silent Valley Tribal and indigenous resistance Definitions and dimensions of environment Legal frameworks and institutional responses Health impacts and sustainable livelihoods Transnational environmental concerns India’s role in global climate negotiations Forest laws and exploitation Policy, Governance, and Activism Role of women and local communities |
Content Type | Video |
Educational Role | Student Teacher |
Educational Use | Lecture Self Learning |
Resource Type | Collection Video Lecture |
Education Level | Under Graduate Post Graduate |
National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a virtual repository of learning resources which is not just a repository with search/browse facilities but provides a host of services for the learner community. It is sponsored and mentored by Ministry of Education, Government of India, through its National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). Filtered and federated searching is employed to facilitate focused searching so that learners can find the right resource with least effort and in minimum time. NDLI provides user group-specific services such as Examination Preparatory for School and College students and job aspirants. Services for Researchers and general learners are also provided. NDLI is designed to hold content of any language and provides interface support for 10 most widely used Indian languages. It is built to provide support for all academic levels including researchers and life-long learners, all disciplines, all popular forms of access devices and differently-abled learners. It is designed to enable people to learn and prepare from best practices from all over the world and to facilitate researchers to perform inter-linked exploration from multiple sources. It is developed, operated and maintained from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
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Sl. | Authority | Responsibilities | Communication Details |
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1 | Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education |
Sanctioning Authority | https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives |
2 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project | https://www.iitkgp.ac.in |
3 | National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project | Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in |
4 | Project PI / Joint PI | Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project |
Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon |
5 | Website/Portal (Helpdesk) | Queries regarding NDLI and its services | support@ndl.gov.in |
6 | Contents and Copyright Issues | Queries related to content curation and copyright issues | content@ndl.gov.in |
7 | National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club) | Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach | clubsupport@ndl.gov.in |
8 | Digital Preservation Centre (DPC) | Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books | dpc@ndl.gov.in |
9 | IDR Setup or Support | Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops | idr@ndl.gov.in |