Mysuru, March 16 -- "Swaraj truly means leading a life that does not destroy our environment and treating everyone equally, regardless of their economic or social status," said Dr. Sumanas Koulagi of Janapada Seva Trust, Melukote.

He was delivering a talk on 'Development as Swaraj - Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Future,' organised by Mysore Open Forum (MOF) at Kalpakshetra auditorium in Vijayanagar Fourth Stage in city this morning.

Explaining the concept in his own words, Dr. Sumanas emphasised that Swaraj advocates using eco-friendly domestic products, fostering a peaceful and contented life.

"A life connected to nature and built on equality is at the core of this idea. Education, in this framework, is not just about earning ce...