The Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development course is a postgraduate level course taught by Dr. Shubhangi Vaidya of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. The course attempts to analyse the practical capabilities of Gandhian philosophy relating to an eco-friendly living atmosphere.
The Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development course offered by Swayam provides students with a detailed understanding of the Gandhian ideas surrounding the topic of ecology and sustainable development. It constitutes 16 units taught over 12 weeks by giving in-depth knowledge on various aspects of mother earth and its sustainable outlook.
The Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development Online Course allows students of humanities and social sciences to gain knowledge about the conservation of natural resources and dimensions of ecological development. It introduces students to various environmental movements, green initiatives and case studies that root for a sustainable way of living.
The Highlights
Postgraduate level course
4 credits
12 weeks
16 units
Expert Video lectures
Humanities and Social Sciences category
Gandhian ecological vision
Gandhi's vision of sustainable development
Programme Offerings
12-Weeks Long
4 Credits
16 Units
video lectures
Courses and Certificate Fees
Certificate Availability
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What you will learn
Knowledge of political scienceKnowledge of Environmental ScienceKnowledge of ecosystem
After you learn the Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development Online Course, you will get a clear understanding of the following topics:
Different perspectives on ecology and development
The notion of development in the modern world
Gandhian approach to development and human ecology
Gandhi's ideas on the conservation of resources
Gandhi's ideal village unit and Gram Swaraj
The foundations of the Gandhian lifestyle
Gandhi's approach to ecological development
Case studies on environmental management and green initiatives
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in the Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development Certification Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou21_hs35/preview
Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option present on the top right side corner of the page.
Step 3: When the new window opens, type your username, password and email id to create a new account.
Step 4: You will receive a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
Changing Perspectives on Ecology and Development
Deep Ecology: Respect and veneration for Nature
Critique of Contemporary Development
Gandhian Approach to Development
Gandhi's Views on Humankind and Earth
Gandhi and Human Ecology
Gandhi on Conservation of Natural Resources
Gandhi's Village: An Ideal Ecological Unit
Gram Swaraj and Ecological Development (Climate Change)
Spiritual Foundations of Gandhian Development
Gandhian Lifestyle and Livelihoods
Institutional Dimensions of Development
Antyodaya to Sarvodaya
Gandhi's Ashrams: Seed Beds of Ecological Development
Education and Green Initiatives
Case Studies (Water Harvesting in Avid, Rajasthan for Environmental Management, Rale Gaon Sidhi)