The article reviews the autobiography of renowned environmentalist Prof. Madhav Gadgil titled 'Erughattada Nadige - Samudaya Mattu Nisargada Jotege'. Translated into Kannada by Sharada Gopal and Nagesh Hegde, the book documents the tragic destruction of India's natural resources under the guise of economic development over 77 years. It details Gadgil's scientific research on biodiversity, the Western Ghats, and the socio-economic impact on forest-dependent communities. The book critiques government apathy towards environmental preservation, highlighting how ignoring ecological reports led to disasters like landslides in Wayanad and Kodagu. https://www.varthabharati.in/pusthaka-sangathya/reading-moments-spent-in-the-lap-of-nature-2246895 #creator program