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Synopsis The present book deals with the entire spectrum of the problem of environmental degradation in general, and burning problem of environmental hazardous due to non-seriousness of the policy planners in India in particular. Author has taken the Sardar Sarovar Project as an instance for classifying policy errors which has delayed implementation of the project. The book has emphasised both the role of NGOs in creating environmental consciousness as well as quest for NGOs to remove errors in making policies regarding environmental protection. For arguing a quest of NGOs, different people's movements based on environmental protection--like Chipko movement in Gharwal region, Opiko movement in Kerala and Narmada Bachao Andolan in Gujarat have been studied. In the end, the book describes a need for a national policy of people's participation in our development programmes. The author takes a balanced view on different issues.