Continuity and Change in Colonial History

catchy slogans of people's participation need not be used any more for decorating forest policies. Indian society as a whole lacing a crisis within itself as a result of which it has, at least for the present, lost the capacity to utilise natural resources in a manner benefiting the whole society, The fact that fanners have begun planting. Eucalyptus and .stopped sowing pulses and grains to be sure of some return at least is a clear example of this crisis. There cannot be any easy way out and ail the position papers and bills drafted by experts in Delhi will not be able to tackle this basic problem.