COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN MIZORAM: A CASE STUDY OF AIZAWL DISTRICT

Abstract

Environmental protection has become a pressing issue all over the world. So much so that the state of Mizoram has also felt the need of improving and protecting its environment. The various causes of environmental problems and its implications require thorough study in establishing a clean and healthy environment. Moreover, sensitising the stakeholders, the community in particular, of its role in protecting the environment is crucial in mobilizing them towards the realization of the governmental programmes for environmental protection.