Chandigarh, Sept. 8 -- Rajya Sabha member and environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal today called for a nature-centric approach to mitigate recurring floods in Punjab, emphasizing the need to leave river floodplains unencumbered.
Drawing from his 29 days of direct engagement with flood-affected communities, he stressed adapting agricultural practices to global climate change and preparing society for its challenges.
Sant Seechewal highlighted that modern development models have led to environmental degradation, including deforestation and mountain destruction, exacerbating flood risks.
He noted that ancient civilisations thrived along rivers due to their fertile soil, but human interference with natural ecosystems has invited disas...