Need for harmony between human consciousness and nature stressed - The HinduPublished - April 18, 2026 10:15 am IST - VIJAYAWADAChairperson of the Board of Governors at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal H.D. Charan on Friday spoke on the four orders of nature, explaining their interconnectedness, interdependence and mutual fulfilment.Speaking on ‘Understanding Harmony in Nature’ as part of a two-day national conference on Environment-Conducive Design and Planning (HARIT-2), organised by the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, Prof. Charan, a civil engineering consultant and academician, pointed out that the lack of harmony between human consciousness and the natural world is a key driver of environmental degradation. He emphasised the need for education systems to cultivate this sense of harmony among younger generations.Published - April 18, 2026 10:15 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }