Volume 2 - Issue 2, March - April 2026

Liberal feminism encompasses the advocacy for women’s rights and empowerment. The objective of this chapter is to analyze the portrayal of the ‘New Woman’ and feminism in Namita Gokhale’s Mountain Echoes: Reminiscences of Kumaoni Women (1998) from an eco-critical perspective. This analysis will focus on four remarkable individuals, namely Shivani, Tara Pande, Jiya, and Sakuntala Pande, in order to explore their reflections on these themes. The methodology of the study centers on the examination of the ‘New Woman’ perspective as theorized by Usha Bande and Atma Ram, as well as the ecofeminist theories put forth by Dr. Vandana Shiva and Chris Cuomo, who categorized ecocriticism as a discourse into two foremost substantial groups: cultural and social. These aforementioned women have navigated the trajectory and challenges of their personal journeys, encompassing various life stages such as childhood, adulthood, professional pursuits, and marriage. The complexity of human relationships and environment play a significant role in shaping an individual’s self-development. In this context, it is important to acknowledge that women often encounter various forms of discrimination, feelings of insecurity, and biases that permeate their societal environment.

Mr. Shuvadip Das, "A Synthetic Analysis of Eco-critical Space(s) and Deliverance of ‘New Wom(e)n’ in Namita Gokhale’s Mountain Echoes: Reminiscences of Kumaoni Women" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(2): Page(294-299) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.