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March 23, 2018
I was born in Tarn Taran in 1981 in State of Punjab in India which is primarily an agrarian society. Its small state with mere 2 percent agricultural land mass of India but it generates 60 percent of the food grains like wheat and rice for India. Basmati rice from Punjab is well known across the world. But what is not well known is the severity of the ecological crisis this Basmati has brought to Punjab.
I was born in the time of civil war which has been attributed to the green revolution model. Green Revolution Model is an agricultural model which uses hybrid seeds,high amount of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides to maximise production. It needs high amount of water. It was considered necessary to increase food security as In...
April 22, 2017
I travelled to gond tribal areas in Dec 2016 and was able to meet the head musician of the tribe Pradhan. I am sharing a film on our journey. At atelier om we are committed to growing in our understanding in living harmoniously with nature. We spend time acquiring best tribal art paintings and understanding their lives.
Bana - the eternal song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvJ91toS86w
April 22, 2017
In the year 2011-2013 i worked on an important environmental health project in Punjab. For me spirituality is linked to environmental direct action. I engaged with various health NGOs , government to better understand the rising cancer epidemic in Punjab my homeland. The engagement ended with a first state wide cancer survey which clearly showed the rising cancer across the state . The solution of organic farming is being pursued.
I am sharing links to the film toxic valley which carries interviews to my work.
#ecojihad
May 29, 2016
Wake up with the Sun
Hear the sounds of Nature
Relax
Take deep breaths
Sing a song with the birds
Exercise
Eat Fresh and healthy
Love your family
Love Mother nature
Work on things that you like
Be creative
Have A Good Sleep
