In their September 6, 2021, open letter to the President of India, Debaprasad and Akhar Bandyopadhyay express deep concern over environmental degradation resulting from developmental projects like the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor and the Central Vista redevelopment. They draw parallels between these initiatives and the destruction of sacred natural spaces, such as the Tapovana hermitage, emphasizing the detrimental impact on India’s ecological and cultural heritage. Citing Kālidāsa’s “Abhijñāna Śakuntalam,” they urge a reevaluation of development priorities to prevent further harm to the environment and preserve the nation’s spiritual and natural legacy.