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Citizen Crusader Fights for Gurugram's Environment
28 Nov
Summary
- Vaishali Rana halted a builder's project encroaching on a vital stormwater channel.
- She has filed multiple public interest litigations concerning land and environment.
- Rana advocates for animal welfare and sustainable vegan diets.
Vaishali Rana, a former Air India crew member, has transformed Gurugram's environmental landscape through her persistent activism. Since 2013, she has utilized public interest litigations to protect vital ecological resources, notably halting a construction project that encroached upon the Badshahpur Nala. This early success empowered her to challenge numerous environmental violations across land, water, and waste management.
Her sustained efforts are evident in the ongoing fight against the Bandhwari landfill, a major waste dump within the Aravalli forest, which has long contaminated groundwater and damaged surrounding ecosystems. Rana's advocacy also led to a significant reduction in the proposed area for the Aravalli Jungle Safari project, preserving fragile forest land.
Beyond legal battles, Rana is committed to animal welfare, establishing sanctuaries for abandoned animals, and advocates for a vegan lifestyle as a tool against climate change. Her work underscores the profound impact one determined individual can have on environmental protection and policy.
