Paryavaran Adhyayan: Ek Pathyapustak, Teesra sanskaran, is the Hindi translation of A Textbook of Environmental Studies, third edition, published by Universities Press. 

For a decade and a half, this book has been considered the most reliable textbook on the subject for all undergraduate students. This third edition has been revised as per the new AECC syllabus set down by the UGC and has been made extremely user-friendly. The aim of this edition is not only to create an awareness of environmental issues, but also to bring about pro-environmental action.

The new, design of this edition will appeal to students and aid in reading and retention.

This book also has 8 colour pages containing a map of biogeographical zones of India, and lists of common plant species of India, common animal species of India: mammals, birds, invertebrates and ecosystems.

The unique feature of this textbook is the accompanying Smart App containing an interactive quiz. There are also exercises such as match the following and fill in the blanks, as well as videos and Powerpoint slides.

Dr Erach Bharucha is Director, Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune. He has been engaged actively in implementing a variety of environmental education programmes for schools and colleges. He has been associated with the NCERT, SCERT and UGC to further the cause of formal environmental education and is a passionate crusader for the well-being of the environment.