The Ecosystem of the Western Ghats: A Study in the Context of India's Environmental and National Security

Abstract

The Western Ghats mountain range, aligned parallel to India's western coast, is one of the richest regions in the world. This region is not only a significant reservoir of natural resources but is also crucial for the balance of water, life, climate, biodiversity, and ecological stability. Currently, due to increasing human activities, industrialization, mining, deforestation, urbanization, climate change, and other factors, the ecosystem of the Western Ghats has become endangered.