In talk with Prof Warreir
Rivers are dying, they are becoming dumping ground of industrial waste,Yamuna river is called “Ganda Nala”. Government is doing much, to save the endangered rivers but an awareness needs to be created at the ground level. Prof. Shrikala Warrier is an anthropologist, with a Ph.D from the University of London,in her new book “Kamandalu” speak about the cultural and spiritual significance of these rivers. Excerpts of the interview taken by Ramya Mishra.
RM: Kamandalu is an interesting book title, please throw light on its meaning and what prompted you to take this title?
RM: Recently Modi government, has declared a huge budget on clearing Ganga. Do you think it will create the needed impact? And according to you, at ground level what are the steps, needed to clear the rivers?
RM: Please tell us something about your book and also, what motivated you to write this book?
RM: All the major civilizations flourished near river, be it Indus Valley, Egypt or any other civilization. Unfortunately the rivers are drying up fast , what is your philosophical take on this?