Literature has power to evoke emotional connections with nature. It deeply impacts perception and attitude towards the environment. In literary studies, Environmental Humanities is an umbrella term for sub-disciplines of the humanities, which deal with environmental questions. Environmental Humanities has fostered ecocriticism, a vibrant branch of literary criticism that examines how literature and narratives represent human relationships with the environment, Ecocritical study of literature is important contribution for environmental humanities. Environmental literature of Ruskin Bond provides narratives which creates awareness regarding environmental consciousness. His short stories reflect human –nature interconnectedness. Stories also brings out man-wildlife conflict, deforestation, poaching. He draws attention towards loss of wildlife, extinction of animals. He makes reader to contemplate the implications of human actions on the surroundings. His stories are a critique of anthropocentric approach towards environment. Ruskin Bond has given important contribution to create awareness regarding environmental issues.
Miss Swati V. Mane (Mon,) studied this question.