Editorial
The contribution of literacy to economic
growth & development is significant. It builds
capacity of the individual to contribute &
sustain in modern world. One should not forget
that, growing economy must have the potential
to generate prosperity & wellbeing for its citizen
& there should be more equitable distribution of
benefits. For this, better management of
natural resources is required. Development,
what we achieved today, has to be sustained for
years to come. And such Sustainable
Deve l opment i s only po s s ibl e wi th
Environmental Literacy.
Environmental literacy is the capacity
to understand the interconnection between
human & their environment and to act
accordingly. It draws upon six major areasenvironmental
sensitivity, knowledge, skills,
attitudes & values, personal responsibility and
active involvement. Environmental literacy
has to be spread at individual & community
level with sense of belonging. It is a need of the
hour. To spread action based environment
literacy, Government of Maharashtra has
launched an ambitious scheme- Environmental
Service Scheme (ESS). This will certainly help in
achieving environmental literacy.
This Newsletter is an attempt to
understand 'Environmental literacy' & its role
in sustainable development.
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