India: Patil 'introduces' Rajasthan's Bishnoi community to Brazilian minister

16th April, 2008

President Pratibha Patil, who has often expressed her concern on environmental issues, spoke of Rajasthan's Bishnoi community of nature worshippers to Maria Silva, Brazil's environment minister and a renowned environmentalist.

'The president referred to the Bishnoi community, who believe nature is god and are ready to give up their lives to save a tree. The minister was touched by that,' said Nalin Surie, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs....

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Note: It would be very helpful if President Patil also spoke to German politicians who envisage turning trees into biofuel!

Source: Patil 'introduces' Rajasthan's Bishnoi community to Brazilian minister

Link: Eco-religion of the Bishnois of Rajasthan


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