Ecocriticism is a consciousness-raising phenomenon about environment. To the students or scholars of literature, Ecocriticism is a critical development to spread consciousness about ecological concerns. It is a multidisciplinary approach. Numberless development programs are being executed not for improving ecology, but instead at the cost of ecology. Ecocriticism as a literary ecological philosophy provides a reliable framework or mechanism to analyze cultural and literary texts which are directly/indirectly preoccupied with ecological concerns and contexts. Moreover, it looks at the depictions of natural sights and landscapes along with people’s attitudes and attention towards nature, may be favorable or unfavorable. In fact, this sort of attempt negotiates between literature and ecology. This paper attempts to trace the prevalence of ecological concerns in the works of writers like Kalidasa and Valmiki as well.

Ecocriticism as a literary weapon and criticism gained currency among students and scholars of literature to deal with issues pertaining to environment safety and preservation. In the preparation of this paper, it has been sought to evaluate, appreciate and ensure the applicability and usefulness of ‘eco-philosophy’. It is sought to take stock of opinion and stands of eco-activists belonging to both sides of the Atlantic. In this paper, all relevant as well as necessary opinions of various critics have been taken into account, especially those who are associated with eco-studies.

English Studies Journal, Indian English Short Fiction, Bhasha Literatures, Autonomous Forms, Indian Short Story, Indian Language, Montage Patterns, Women Writers, Social Milieu, Postmodernist Movements, Global Communities, Joint Family System, Indian Women Writers.