Bugyal
(Pastures)

Hindi/8mins/2001
Producer: Sandeep Bhatt
 
Subject Focus: Traditional system of conservation in the pastures of Himalaya.

Summary: Conservation of nature has been a major aspect of Indian culture, and it has been practiced in Uttaranchal since ancient times. The lush green pastures of Uttaranchal, similar to those in the Alps, are known as Bugyal. Local communities have been equipped with traditional knowledge about the importance and fragility of the ecosystem for thousands of years. That is why they developed traditions to conserve them. Even today, one can see preserved areas in the form of sacred groves. This film reflects upon the traditional customs and beliefs concerned with the conservation of the bugyal.

Producer’s/Director’s Profile: Sandeep Bhatt is a Producer, Researcher, Writer and Editor with Spotfilms. Accredited with Press Information Bureau as Correspondent since 2001.