Govind Singh (academic)

Dr. Govind Singh is an academician and environmental activist based in Delhi. Singh is associated with the Indraprastha College for Women[1] as Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies. He is also the Co-Founder and Director (Honorary) of Delhi Greens NGO. Prior to his association with Indraprastha College for Women. Singh was associated with the Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi in the capacity of Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies & Management.[2]

Singh's primary contribution has been in the area of strengthening the environmental movement in Delhi and India, particularly among the youth.[3] His views on environment focus on the principles of Deep Ecology while simultaneously trying to create a balance between development and environmental protection.[4] His two significant contributions to environmental protection are the Delhi Greens Blog[5] and the concept of Urban Ecotourism. The Delhi Greens Blog won the Indian Bloggers Award 2013 under the Social/Environment Blog Category.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Environmental Studies". Department of Environmental Studies. IP College. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Faculty Profile" (PDF). CIC, DU. University of Delhi. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  3. ↑ Uma, Vishnu (3 May 2009). "The Good Earth Club". Indian Express. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Darpan, Singh (9 April 2013). "Develop around greens, not through it". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "Delhi Greens Blog". Delhi Greens Blog. Delhi Greens. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Indian Blogger Awards 2015". IndiBlogger. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
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