‘Development’ of Lakes
This graphic attempts to highlight the irony of eco-tourism projects in India, with special reference to lakes. More and more Indian lakes are ‘developed’ to become tourist friendly: with heritage structures, walkways, driveways, amusement parks, etc. around them and with boating / water sports facilities. As a result of the disturbance, animals and birds (and insects and fishes), which constitute a lake’s natural ecosystem find their homes destroyed and either perish in the process or are forced to leave. Lakes, in a water scarce and environmentally degraded country like India, are hearts of its natural support system, their stereotypical development results in short-term gains and long term loss for the country. Lakes need to be left untouched and respected for the not-always-visible-to-the-naked-eye role they play in securing our environment.
i guess you are right. its not a healthy sign. but i guess theres no one to stop them, rather say, the right people are not trying it hard and easily giving up.
Tushar
15 Nov 07 at 4:03 pm
the reflection of your thoughts in a graphical way is very good way of making people aware of certain issues…
I just wanted to point you at the 6th line in which you have written india instead of India… I hope you would edit it soon…
Kuldeep Mittapally
14 Aug 08 at 2:14 am
I have updated this in my blog, I am creating awareness to people on ecotourism, wwf, unicef, water, plastic bags…
I agree with you,
We human beings having six sense, Destroying the nature…
But the same six sense can create wonder to the nature, if we put our heart together to safe guard our surroundings.
I am in, I want all people to take care of their surroundings…
I wish this will become true…
Thirulokachandra
19 Aug 09 at 6:20 pm