CHAPTER V
The Chronicle:
The history of India is replete with extols of epic wars, the rise and fall of mighty empires and civilization that has endured, thrived and seized much of our anthropological destiny. The legend of the land bespokes incursions by the vedic Aryans, theSakas (huns), the marauding proselytizers of the Persian Caliphate and the like, all of whom characteristically came to these bountiful lands and transfixed by its magnanimity they decided the stay, rule and most pertinently build a life, in a home and away from home; conjuring, tales of the golden age of Guptas,down the ages, to the magnificence of Imperial Mughal Courts.
The tides of change would subject this indomitable motley crew of civilization with history’s most …show more content…
The right to a clean environment is a guaranteed fundamental right. As, a proper and healthy environment enable people to enjoy a quality of life which is the essence of the right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Correspondingly, the state and the citizens are under a fundamental obligation to protect and improve the environment, including the forest, lakes, rivers, wildlife and to have a compassion for living creatures. The right to have a human atmosphere congenial to human existence is a right to life. The State has a duty in that behalf and to shed its extravagant unbridled sovereign power and to forge a policy to maintain the ecological balance and hygienic environment.
Development and the protection of the environment are not enemies. If without degrading the environment and minimizing adverse effect thereupon by applying stringent safeguards, it ispossible to carry on development activity applying the principle of sustainable development, in that eventuality, development of industries, irrigation of resources, power projects etc. including the need to improve employment opportunities and the generation of revenue. A balance has to be