Author: Laylee Chakraborty & Priyabrata Sau
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/030210005
Abstract: Environmental sustainability has become a very important issue in the national vision Viksit Bharat @2047, balanced development needs to combine economic development with environmental safety. In this regard, the indigenous knowledge systems, and traditional ecological practices provide climate resilience-based and community-based solutions to biodiversity conservation. The current research paper explores the importance of traditional wisdom in ensuring environmental sustainability, and discusses its applicability within the modern development models. A descriptive survey method with correlational research design was adopted for the study. A total of 100 respondents including farmers, members of the local community, indigenous knowledge holders and rural residents were sampled using purposive sampling in chosen regions of West Bengal. The self-administered questionnaire and rating scale were employed to measure indigenous ecological practices, conservation of biodiversity and association of traditional knowledge with modern scientific practices. The results show that indigenous knowledge systems and environmental sustainability (r = 0.74), biodiversity conservation (r = 0.85) and traditional wisdom combined with modern science (r = 0.89) have a significant positive correlation. Findings suggest that indigenous ecological knowledge has a significant contribution to long-term ecological resilience, climate adaptation and sustainable resource management. This research finds that the incorporation of conventional wisdom and scientific innovation can offer a holistic and culturally-based route to fulfill the sustainability targets envisioned of Viksit Bharat, 2047.
Keywords: Indigenous Knowledge System, Traditional Ecological Practices, Environmental Sustainability, Viksit Bharat @2047, Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Resilience.
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