https://en.alpha.ikswiki.in/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Paromita 2026-10-16T03:29:25Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.40.0 https://en.alpha.ikswiki.in/index.php?title=File:IKS_WIKI--Environment_and_Disaster_managment_as_dileneated_in_Kautilya%27s_Arthashastra.pdf&diff=180 2023-11-06T14:25:48Z

<p>Paromita: In this article, we focus on the different measures adopted by the Kauṭilyan territory for warding off disasters such as flood, famine, fire, epidemics etc. It is considered that environmental conservation and disaster management are often critical to communities living in “hazard-prone areas.” The indigenous people through years of experience have built up a significant store house of knowledge accumulated due to their intimate relation with nature. With this need in mind, we look into the i...</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> In this article, we focus on the different measures adopted by the Kauṭilyan territory for warding off disasters such as flood, famine, fire, epidemics etc. It is considered that environmental conservation and disaster management are often critical to communities living in “hazard-prone areas.” The indigenous people through years of experience have built up a significant store house of knowledge accumulated due to their intimate relation with nature. With this need in mind, we look into the indigenous practices found in Kauṭilya’s Arthaśāstra to mitigate several disasters hazardous to life and environment.</div>

Paromita https://en.alpha.ikswiki.in/index.php?title=File:IKS-WIKI--Concept_of_Swachh_Bharat_Mission_as_dileneated_in_Kautiyla%27s_Arthashastra--uploaded_in_the_wikipedia_created_by_IKS_Govt._of_India.pdf&diff=179 2023-11-06T14:19:40Z

<p>Paromita: Although Arthaśāstra is a text on polity dealing extensively with economic and governance issues, yet various measures which lead to building better and strong territory have not been overlooked. It is pertinent to note in this context that the measures adopted for maintaining hygiene in the territory are quite akin to the initiative taken by the Government of India in its programme of Swachh Bharat Mission. This article highlights the indigenous knowledge and practices of good hygiene, the e...</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Although Arthaśāstra is a text on polity dealing extensively with economic and governance issues, yet various measures which lead to building better and strong territory have not been overlooked. It is pertinent to note in this context that the measures adopted for maintaining hygiene in the territory are quite akin to the initiative taken by the Government of India in its programme of Swachh Bharat Mission. This article highlights the indigenous knowledge and practices of good hygiene, the endeavour made to spread the awareness of the benefits of clean environment among the citizens of the kingdom by empowering the members of the community to take the responsibility of their health and well-being in their own hands.</div>

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