Policy Ecocide

An Ecological Suicide of Public Policy

Shashank Dattatray Kulkarni

 About the Book

Policy Ecocide: An Ecological Suicide of Public Policy introduces a powerful new concept in policy science—“Policy Ecocide.” In this thought-provoking work, Dr Shashank Dattatray Kulkarni argues that poorly designed or misguided public policies can systematically undermine—and even destroy—the very socio-ecological systems they are intended to protect.
The idea of Policy Ecocide emerged from the author’s doctoral research examining the National Policy for Farmers (2007)—the first national policy dedicated to farmers formulated by the Government of India. Drawing upon his deep engagement with agrarian policy and his intellectual association with M. S. Swaminathan, the Father of India’s Green Revolution and a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, Dr Kulkarni develops a compelling
analytical framework for understanding how policy failures can trigger ecological degradation, agrarian distress and systemic collapse.
This book offers an important new perspective for scholars, policymakers, practitioners and citizens seeking to rethink public policy through an ecological and farmer-centric lens.

About the Author/ Editors 

Shashank Dattatray Kulkarni is an accomplished academician, researcher, and author in the fields of Public Administration, Public Policy, Farmer Policy and Agricultural Policy.
He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Central University of Jharkhand and has previously served as a Faculty at the Central University of Jammu and as an Academic Counsellor at IGNOU, New Delhi.
A Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration from the Central University of Jammu,

 Dr. Kulkarni is also a UGC-NET and JRF awardee in Public Administration. His pioneering
conceptual work on “Policy Ecocide” represents an innovative perspective in public policy research, addressing the ecological implications of developmental governance.
With a multidisciplinary academic background that includes B.Tech. in Agricultura Engineering and postgraduate qualifications in Public Administration, Human Rights, Gandhian Thought, Counselling, Shaivism, and Agricultural Policy, Dr. Kulkarni exemplifies an integrative approach to governance and sustainability.
He has authored eleven books and published many research papers in reputed national and international journals. His widely acclaimed book “Swaminathan Commission: A
Foundation of Farmers’ Policies in India” was foreworded by Bharat Ratna Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, the father of India’s Green Revolution.
Dr. Kulkarni has been honored with numerous national and international awards, including the Pandit Niranjan Prasad National Social Service Award (2024), ICSSR Post-Doctoral
Fellowship (2023), Vishisht Sahitya Samman (2022), Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Professional Excellence Award (2021), and the Global Young Aspirant Award (Western Sydney University, Australia and IIOR, India, 2021). A recognized Farmer Policy Scientist and prolific public speaker, he has delivered numerous expert lectures across India on topics ranging from AI in Agricultural Advancement, Public Policy Ethics, Human Rights, to Sustainable Rural Development.
In addition to his academic and research contributions, Dr. Kulkarni’s poetic and philosophical writings in Marathi and Hindi—such as “Spiritual Dialogue”, “Thambayala Hav Thoda”, and “Naad Antaricha”—reflect his deep commitment to blending science, spirituality, and social consciousness.

Contents in Detail

Foreword by Harivansh Narayan Singh
Message 1
Message 2
1. Introduction: The Genesis of Policy Ecocide
2. Understanding Policy Ecocide with Special Reference to the National Policy for Farmers, 2007: A Case Study
3. Contextual Understanding of Policy and Ecocide
4. Conceptual Framework of Policy Ecocide
5. Strategy to Avoid Policy Ecocide
6. Policy Failure and Policy Ecocide
7. Policy Makers and Policy Ecocide
8. Harmonic Coordination among Academicians and Policy Makers: Remedy for Policy Ecocide
9. Conclusion: A Call for Action to Avoid Policy Ecocide.