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29-731: Anil Madhav Dave (6 July 1956 – 18 May 2017) was an Indian environmentalist and politician. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party , he served as the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Narendra Modi ministry from July 2016 till the time of his death in May 2017. Passionate about the revival of the Narmada River , Dave founded Narmada Samagra, an organization to work towards it. In

58-472: A 2015 interview, he claimed human activity to be responsible for floods of the Narmada, the water of which is stored in the trees and mountains of its bank that seeps into it forming the actual catchment area . He held the release of chemicals into the catchment area responsible for aiding climate change in the region, and added that, "Climate change, in near future, will reduce Narmada into a cricket pitch as

87-403: A car accident a week after his swearing-in ceremony. Environmentalist The environmental movement has a number of subcommunities, with different approaches and focuses – each developing distinct movements and identities. Environmentalists are sometimes referred to by critics with informal or derogatory terms such as "greenie" and "tree-hugger", with some members of the public associating

116-405: A fatal car accident. Gopinath Munde's parents, Pandurangrao and Limbabai, faced numerous challenges but were determined to provide him with a good education. After his father's death in 1969, his brothers took on the responsibility of supporting his education. Munde was the third child in his family. During his college days at Ambajogai, Munde met Pradnya, who would later become his wife. Pradnya,

145-514: A global youth climate movement. One notable strain of environmentalism, comes from the philosophy of the conservation movement . Conservationists are concerned with leaving the environment in a better state than the condition they found it distinct from human interaction. The conservation movement is associated with the early parts of the environmental movement of the 19th and 20th century. Environmental defenders or environmental human rights defenders are individuals or collectives who protect

174-551: A graduate, chose to be a homemaker. Her elder brother, Pramod Mahajan, was a prominent political figure and served as Union Cabinet Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. Munde and Pradnya had three daughters: Pankaja, Pritam, and Yashashree. Pankaja Munde, the eldest, served as a cabinet minister in the Maharashtra Government from 2014 to 2019. Pritam Munde, their second daughter, became

203-623: A kingmaker of sorts, ensuring victory of members of his group though he did not win an election even once during those four memorable years. During his tenure as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Gopinath Munde played a pivotal role in combating gang wars and the underworld. After the 1993 Mumbai attacks, Munde assumed responsibility for the Home Ministry in Maharashtra and launched an aggressive campaign against underworld dons and their networks. His efforts were instrumental in curbing

232-455: A larger cultural and spiritual whole than in most modern forms of environmental activism, which may be more based in seeing water and other extractive resources as commodities. Some of the notable environmentalists who have been active in lobbying for environmental protection and conservation include: In recent years, there are not only environmentalists for natural environment but also environmentalists for human environment. For instance,

261-916: A leftist political approach to overlapping issues of environmental and social wellbeing. Water protectors are activists , organizers, and cultural workers focused on the defense of the world's water and water systems. The water protector name, analysis and style of activism arose from Indigenous communities in North America during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests at the Standing Rock Reservation , which began with an encampment on LaDonna Brave Bull Allard 's land in April, 2016. Water protectors are similar to land defenders , but are distinguished from other environmental activists by this philosophy and approach that

290-471: A member of the Lok Sabha in 2014, winning the seat left vacant by her father's sudden and tragic death. Munde was in a road accident in the early morning of 3 June 2014, while on his way to Delhi Airport . He was going for his first official meeting after assuming official posts. The accident took place between Safdarjung Road and Prithviraj Road, New Delhi where his car was hit by a speeding cab. He

319-492: A state of cardiac arrest . Efforts to revive him failed and was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m. (IST). He had been diagnosed with pneumonia early in 2017 and had not completely recovered. He was unmarried. In a will written in July 2012, he had expressed a wish that his funeral be performed in accordance to Vedic rituals and "if possible, cremation ... be performed on the banks of river Narmada at Bandrabhan where Nadi Mahotsav

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348-405: Is rooted in an indigenous cultural perspective that sees water and the land as sacred. This relationship with water moves beyond simply having access to clean drinking water, and comes from the beliefs that water is necessary for life and that water is a relative and therefore it must be treated with respect. As such, the reasons for protection of water are older, more holistic, and integrated into

377-774: The JP Movement , and was elected the college president. He was also a cadet of the National Cadet Corps' Air Wing. Dave joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and identified himself as its "swayamsewak" (volunteer). Dave complained of uneasiness on the morning of 18 May 2017 at his residence in Safdarjung Road , New Delhi . He was brought to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences at 8:45 a.m. ( IST ) in

406-599: The Supreme Court of India . Gopinath Pandurang Munde was born on 12 December 1949 in Parali, Maharashtra, into a middle-class Vanjari farmer's family. His parents were Pandurang and Limbabai Munde. Munde's primary education took place in his village 'Nathra' in Beed District, where classes were held under the shade of a tree due to the absence of a school building. He continued his secondary education at

435-568: The climate crises , has led to the development of other environmentalist identities. Environmentalists can be describe as one of the following: The public recognition of the climate crisis and emergence of the climate movement in the beginning of the 21st century led to a distinct group of activists. Activations like the School Strike for Climate and Fridays for Future , have led to a new generation of youth activists like Greta Thunberg , Jamie Margolin and Vanessa Nakate who have created

464-565: The 15th Lok Sabha (2009–2014), representing the Beed constituency. To secure his position, he defeated the NCP candidate, Rameshrao Baburao Kokate (Adaskar). In the 2014 general elections, Munde once again won the Beed constituency, this time by a significant margin of 140,000 votes. Following this victory, on 26 May 2014, he was appointed Minister of Rural Development in the cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Days after assuming office, Munde died in

493-740: The Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha, where he was known for his strong and articulate advocacy for the opposition’s stance on various issues. His leadership qualities were further recognized when he was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 14 March 1995 under the Manohar Joshi-led government. Munde transitioned to national politics and was elected as a member of

522-655: The Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Narendra Modi's cabinet until his death. Munde was well-known for his efforts in curbing the underworld in Mumbai during his tenure as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra , overseeing the Ministry of Home Affairs from 1995 to 1999. He was a key figure in introducing the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), later ratified by

551-639: The Zilla Parishad School in the tehsil town of Parli. He frequently visited the Arya Samaj Mandir to read newspapers and books and listen to discourses by wise men. Munde pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree at a college in Ambejogai. Despite his lack of a political background, he emerged as a key figure in the student movement during his college years. His influence was instrumental in the success of his peers in elections.He became

580-441: The activists who call for "mental green space" by getting rid of disadvantages of internet, cable TV, and smartphones have been called "info-environmentalists". Gopinath Munde Gopinathrao Pandurang Munde (12 December 1949 – 3 June 2014) was an Indian politician from the state of Maharashtra , often called a Lokneta , meaning a people's leader. He was a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as

609-543: The environment from harms resulting from resource extraction , hazardous waste disposal , infrastructure projects, land appropriation , or other dangers. In 2019, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously recognised their importance to environmental protection. The term environmental defender is broadly applied to a diverse range of environmental groups and leaders from different cultures that all employ different tactics and hold different agendas. Use of

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638-697: The influence of organized crime in Mumbai during that period, earning him widespread recognition and respect for his decisive actions against criminal elements. Munde first contested the Vidhan Sabha elections in 1978 from the Parli constituency but was unsuccessful. However, in 1980, he was elected to the Vidhan Sabha from Renapur as a BJP candidate, marking the beginning of his legislative career. He retained his seat in subsequent elections in 1995, 1999, and 2004. From 12 December 1991 to 14 March 1995, Munde served as

667-500: The most radical environmentalists with these derogatory terms. The environmental movement contains a number of subcommunities, that have developed with different approaches and philosophies in different parts of the world. Notably, the early environmental movement experienced a deep tension between the philosophies of conservation and broader environmental protection . In recent decades the rise to prominence of environmental justice , indigenous rights and key environmental crises like

696-503: The river will die due to irresponsible human activities." He opposed big river projects and felt that those older than 20 years must go through social and economic audit to evaluate what was gained and lost from them. He advocated for natural farming against use of genetically modified seeds . Dave was a Member of Parliament , representing Madhya Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Indian Parliament ) since 2009. He

725-713: The strongest statement of India's move towards an Asbestos-free country, Dave categorically stated "Since the use of asbestos is affecting human health, its usage should gradually be minimised and ended. As far as I know, its use is declining, but it must end". Dave was born on 6 July 1956 in the city of Badnagar , in the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh , to Pushpa Devi and Madhav Dave. He earned his master's degree in commerce from Gujarati College, Indore , specializing in Rural Development and Management. He also began his political career during this time, taking part in

754-401: The term is contested, as it homogenizes such a wide range of groups and campaigns, many of whom do not self-identify with the term and may not have explicit aims to protect the environment (being motivated primarily by social justice concerns). The adoption of environmentalist into a distinct political ideology led to the development of political parties called "green parties", typically with

783-793: Was a member of various committees including the Committee on Water Resources and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He was also a member of the Parliamentary Forum on Global Warming and Climate Change from March 2010 to June 2010. He was appointed the Minister of State (MoS) independent charge of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Modi Government 's cabinet expansion on 5 July 2016. On 15 August 2016, in

812-705: Was organised". He had added, "If you want to cherish my memories, plant trees and save them. This would give me pleasure." In accordance with his wishes, the funeral was carried out in Bandrabhan, on the banks of the River Narmada, in Madhya Pradesh's Narmadapuram district at 10 a.m. (IST) on 19 May with full state honours . Dave was the second minister in Modi cabinet to die, the first being Gopinath Munde , former minister for rural development, who died in

841-482: Was rushed to AIIMS Delhi but later went into cardiac arrest . He was administered CPR but could not be resuscitated and was declared dead at 7:20 a.m. Munde suffered cervical fractures due to which supply of oxygen to his brain was cut off. Further, his liver was ruptured due to impact of accident, leading to cardiac arrest. His funeral was held at 2pm on 4 June 2014 at his native place Parali Vaijenath near Beed . Pankaja , Munde's eldest daughter performed

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