Introduction Tribal people are distinct. They are not necessarily inferior; they have their way of life that must be respected and protected rather than being mainstreamed into the mainstream concept of so-called development. Development for all does not have the same connotation, and imposing the majority's idea is a direct assault on their individuality, diversity, and, most importantly, human rights. We must recognise that we cannot continue to interfere with their livelih

Introduction Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal or SYL, is an under-construction 214-kilometer long canal in India to connect the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers. The canal is being built with aim to share the waters of the rivers Ravi and Beas between the states of Haryana and Punjab. Background The Indus basin was divided after the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, with Pakistan having lower reaches of the Indus River and its tributaries and India gaining the upper reaches of Ravi, B

Introduction Gandhi believed that God is the owner of all wealth and the material universe. According to him, wealth does not 'belong' to the man; rather, he is the person charged with managing riches for the sake of society - a 'trustee.' And only by sharing his money with others who are less fortunate can a man genuinely contribute to the community. According to Gandhi, an economy based on social justice promotes the benefit of everyone, even the weakest, and is hence requi