Indian sub-continent is a vast landmass replete with diverse geographical regions with its distinct vegetation and climate, inhabited by various races with its own specific culture and occupation commensurate with the ecology of the region. Inhabitants of these different regions since time immemorial lived in harmony with nature. This incorporation of nature in their life is represented in various ritualistic forms of worship i.e. tree worship, etc, and celebration of seasonal festivals associated with agricultural cycle i.e. sowing, harvesting time, etc. People had exploited nature initially for subsistence purpose and as population grew and civilization developed the needs of people led to an increased exploitation of resources but the process was gradual and not adversarial. The real weight of exploitation was felt after the colonization of India by European powers and its integration to the world capitalist system.