Eco-Watch

What are the implications of continuing to use vehicles older than 15 years old? How can scrapping older vehicles benefit the environment?

Read this article published in today’s New Indian Express, and see what the director of Eco-Watch, Mr. Akshay Heblikar has to say:

End of road for old vehicles in Karnataka With the Vehicle Scrappage Policy kicking in, vehicles over 15 years old will have to join the scrap heap at the crushing facility being set up at Devanahalli

Our founder chairman, Mr. Suresh Heblikar, discussed the importance of protecting the western ghats in conversation with a journalist. Read the full article here-

Eco-Watch & WildAlert are organizing a photography exhibition and workshop to sensitize the society through photographs & workshop sessions. The event will also showcase efforts of conservation photographers, Forest Dept. NGOs and others in protecting the natural heritage.

Date: 25th - 28th August 2022
Time: 11.30 am onwards
Venue: Chitrakala Parishat

See you there!

On the 20th of July, our founder chairman, Mr. Suresh Heblikar, addressed a gathering at Belur industrial area, Dharwad. Participants from various industries, factories and corporates in and around the BIA, were present at the event. Members of institutions, local governing bodies, local traders, panchayat members and community representatives, members of district administration and municipal corporation also participated.

The topic of discussion was 'Environment and Economic Development of Dharwad'. Mr. Suresh highlighted the importance of protecting the environment while focusing on development.

Read the article published by the times of India on the 21st of July -

Need Proactive Measures To Save Lakes: Economist | Hubballi News - Times of India Encroachment of nearly 70% of all lakes in the state only underscores the imminent need for the Lake Conservation and Development Authority to adopt

Is it ok to use river Cauvery as an election gimmick? See what our founder/chairman, Mr. Suresh Heblikar has to say about it:

Water Flows Into Parties’ Agenda Ahead Of 2023 Polls | Bengaluru News - Times of India Politics in Karnataka has revolved around rivers — Cauvery, Krishna and Mahadayi — in the recent past.

A very happy new year to all our readers!

Here's an article penned by our founder/chairman, Mr. Suresh Heblikar, about a pressing issue: how rapid development and globalization has led to a decline in organic lifestyles. Read more below!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.


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Every year on World Environment Day we hear speeches, campaigns and slogans on saving our planet. We plant saplings on this day – without really knowing anything about the sapling, we vow to never use plastic again (when the very next minute we end up buying groceries that come packed in plastic). What if we told you that merely planting a random sapling on one day of the year, trying to cut out plastic from our lives, drinking with re-usable straws in reusable cups and wearing sustainable clothing is just not going to ensure the longevity of our planet?

In today's blog post Akshay Heblikar wants you to know more about our ecosystem and how it impacts our society and the environment. Read the full blogpost here http://ecowatchindia.org/blog_view2.html

It’s today. A day that should be observed every day.

A global pandemic, natural calamities all around the year, the melting glaciers and the rising sea levels are the environmental tragedies we are facing because of the damage that we have caused to our planet.

Like the Nobel Laureate, Michel Mayor said "We do not have a 'Plan B' we have to take care of the earth"It is time that the citizens of the world, the authorities, political leaders, environmental organisations and people in powerful positions act together to bring about stringent environmental policies and laws.

Read our latest blog post on what this day means on http://ecowatchindia.org/blog_view1.html