Issue 6
Omnivore's orchard
Gadgil and Guha in their 1995 book, Ecology and Equity: The Use and Abuse of Nature in Contemporary India, divided society into 3 sectors. Ecosystem people, Ecological refugees, and Omnivores based on their position and ownership in both social hierarchy and environmentalism. Omnivores needless to say are on the top and represent urban and land owning communities. I wanted to explore what it's like on the top (since I myself am from a privileged section of society and recognise the immense privileges I have especially in the ongoing climate crisis). Through this, we have Saanika. Humanity's elite are in their own bubble, can they still do something. Not simply taking action, but gaining an ability to empathise and listen too.
