8.3 | CORE OF THE POLICY Out of the 5 Js, that is, Jal, Jameen, Jungle, Janwar & Jan, the first four aspects live in coherence & an interdependent system abiding the laws of nature. The fifth aspect - Jan, comprises the human race which becomes a factor of change in the system. It's the human race that has the capability & authority of either complementing or contradicting the existing system of interdependency by choosing the ways of living. The lifestyle they practice & the means by which they exploit the resources has a direct impact on the ecosystem, may it be in a positive or a negative way. As the quantification [refer to Chapter 8.2] suggests, the ill effects of consumerism & the forced dependency on urban centres for the same have had a direct impact on the rural economy as well. Responding to the issue of dependent consumerism, a lifestyle that builds its foundation on the aspect of abundance forms the core of the policy. Considering the authority that the human race holds to exploit the resources, it can be channelized to the benefits of an individual that eventually helps the respective community to grow ecologically, economically & healthily. Living in abundance is based on three broad principles [a] Living in self-reliance, which can be summarized as a life where one grows his own food & exploits his own resources to the benefits of self & community, in a judicious manner. [b] Living on the terms of interdependency where the rural population compliments & completes the 5 Js to attain an efficiently functioning ecosystem. [c] Practicing a Swadeshi lifestyle where you not only build by the Gandhian Philosophy of 5 Mile Radius but also respect the local climate, geography, culture & aspirations of the rural population.
Ill.8.3.a Core of the Policy | Author
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