The book is a comprehensive volume that bridges ancient Indian environmental knowledge with contemporary ecological science, offering a unique and holistic perspective on environmental stewardship. Drawing from diverse disciplines such as hydrology, Vedic literature, ecology, biodiversity, environmental engineering, geospatial technologies, waste management, Ayurveda, and climate policy, this book provides a multidimensional understanding of how traditional wisdom and modern research can together address today’s environmental challenges.
The chapters, contributed by renowned academicians and researchers, explore themes such as ancient water purification techniques, sacred groves, natural farming, aquatic ecosystem conservation, biotic–abiotic interactions, environmental modelling, wastewater treatment technologies, and sustainability in medicinal plant systems. The volume also highlights emerging concerns like water scarcity, environmental pollution, climate change, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs), while proposing practical, integrative approaches grounded in scientific evidence and cultural heritage.
One of the book’s core strengths lies in its ability to harmonize Vedic ecological philosophies with modern environmental science, offering readers a balanced pathway to sustainable living and resource conservation. It emphasizes both community-based environmental ethics and advanced analytical tools such as geospatial mapping, biochar technologies, nexus approaches, and ecological modelling.
Designed for students, researchers, environmental professionals, policymakers, and practitioners, this book serves as a valuable academic resource and a practical guide for sustainable environmental management. Its transdisciplinary nature makes it equally relevant for those interested in traditional ecological knowledge, natural resource management, ecosystem restoration, and climate-resilient development.
Through its integration of ancient insights and contemporary scientific advancements, the book aspires to contribute meaningfully to global dialogues on environmental sustainability and ecological harmony.
