NARRATIVES OF ECOLOGICAL ADVOCACY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE: A MUSING ON MAYILAMMA: THE LIFE OF A TRIBAL ECO-WARRIOR

Abstract

This paper explores the narratives of ecological advocacy and environmental resilience through an in-depth analysis of "Mayilamma: The Life of a Tribal Eco-Warrior." Mayilamma, a true eco-warrior, emerged as a prominent figure in the fight against water extraction and pollution by Coca-Cola Company in Plachimada, a village in Palakad district, Kerala. Drawing on her life story, this study delves into the motivations, challenges, and strategies of Mayilamma's ecological advocacy, while also examining the environmental resilience displayed by her and her tribal community. Through a critical examination of Mayilamma's activism, the paper aims to shed light on the intersection of grassroots environmentalism and social justice movements, offering insights into the role of narrative storytelling in inspiring collective action for environmental sustainability.

Keywords: Indigenous activism, Environmental justice, Community empowerment, Sustainable development, Advocacy narratives