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Abstract History shows that ancient people loved the natural environment because it gave them food, shelter and comfort. Santali people have the indigenous knowledge which is conveyed by their ancestors. Those indigenous geographical knowledge, teaches them to love nature. Environment and its positive use is a key factor for sustainable development. The purpose of the present study was to know different indigenous geographical knowledge of Santals and its conveyance to the next generations, which create love for natural environment and their inhabitants. People were randomly selected from different Santali pockets of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Their opinion was taken through questionnaire and interview schedule. Self reporting technique and observational technique was used to gather information. Implementation of that indigenous geographical knowledge has immense positive effects on environment. The present study aims at exploring that indigenous geographical knowledge which is environment friendly and the process of acquiring those wisdom which make Santals more caring towards nature.