Research for Projects

Shola Forests and Tribal Communities of the Nilgiris

This is some of the research I did on how the ancient Shola forests of the Nilgiris have been replaced by highly water-intensive and invasive species like eucalyptus and wattle, which has also impacted the local, indigenous people who rely so heavily on the forests.

Tourists that visit the hill stations in masses (from neighbouring states such as Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh) can be sensitised to have empathy towards both the native people and the native biodiversity of the place that they come to enjoy. This can be done through participatory eco-tourism.

Denim Wastage - System Mapping and Material Explorations for Upcycling