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The
Society for the Conservation of Nature (PRAKRITI) is a non-profit, non-governmental
organization, registered with the Govt. of India under the Societies
Registration Act XXI of 1980 on July 22, 1998. The registration no. of the
society is 33194. Its registered office is situated at 40 SFS Hauz Khas Apt.,
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110016. It has been actively engaged in promoting
research, education & awareness for preserving the environment against onslaught
of industrial expansion, intensification of agriculture & adoption of resource
intensive life styles. Since its inception, SCON has organized a wide spectrum
of activities including scientific talks, environmental awareness & community
services. The society was established with the following aims and objectives:
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To
acquaint the public at large with scientific basis of major environmental
problems. |
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To
suggest better ways of utilization of natural resources like soil, water and
air climate and other genetic resources. |
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To
initiate dialogue with industry and scientific agencies to utilize
biological resources. |
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To
emphasize particularly the role of women in controlling pollution at the
household level and further educating the younger generations about the need
to develop a clean environment. |
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To
collaborate with the international agencies and non-resident Indians to hold
seminar/workshops and publish state of the art report in research policy
journals as well general publication of public interest. |
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